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(2) One new "Dennis" Gully Emptier has been purchased in lieu of the
old "Leyland" steam-driven vehicle, and as a consequence considerably
more gullies are emptied each week than formerly.
(3) Three "Simplex" Gritting Machines were ordered towards the end
of the year and will, no doubt, be of great service in the spreading of
grit, sand, and salt whenever conditions demand it.
(4) Two "Shelvoke and Drewry" totally-enclosed 3-ton refuse collection
vehicles were put into commission and are giving satisfactory service
from a hygienic point of view.
(5) The method of refuse collection is on the same principle as for the
past few years; 79% is collected by mechanical vehicles and 21% by
horses and vans.
(6) The material is sent, as formerly, to dumps at Blackbridge and Holwell
Hyde, in Hertfordshire, and tipped in layers of approximately 6 feet
in depth, each layer being covered with 9 inches of soil."
ASHBURTON GROVE DEPOT.
During the year, investigation was made by the department into complaints
of nuisance arising from the Ashburton Grove Depot, and the matter was brought
before the Public Health Committee. The Cleansing Committee were at that time
putting forward a scheme for an incinerator at the Depot, but during the year this
suggestion did not materialize.
REMOVAL OF DUST.
21 applications were received during the year by the Public Health Department
for the removal of dust, which is equal to the number recorded last year.

Dust Receptacles Provided.— During the year 1,168 dust receptacles
were provided, while 12 were repaired after the service of sanitary notices.
NUISANCES BY DOGS.
During the year we issued as usual, and displayed throughout the Borough,
the poster which was approved by the Public Health Committee in 1925, pointing
out that the fouling of footways by dogs can be very considerably diminished if
proper care is exercised by those in charge. During the year we had a number
of enquiries from other places regarding our procedure, and asking for copies of
the poster.
DISTRICT INSPECTORS' WORK.
During the year the fourteen district inspectors made a total of 55,893
inspections and calls, an increase of 187 inspections on the corresponding period
of 1928; while 13,356 improvements were effected in 5,492 premises; as against
12,587 improvements in 5,818 premises for the preceding year.