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of five pounds, and in ihe case of a continuing offence to a
further penalty of forty shillings for each day after written
notice of the offence from the Council:
Provided, nevertheless, that the justices or court before
whom any complaint may be made or any proceedings may
be taken in respect of any such offence may, if they think
fit, adjudge the payment as a penalty of any sum less than
the full amount of the penalty imposed by this Bye-law.
Repeal of Bye-Law.
5.—From and after the date of the confirmation of these
Bye-laws, the Bye law numbered 15 (fifteen) of the Byelaws
of 1895 shall be repealed.
The Bye-laws were confirmed by the Local Government Board.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES.
KING STREET AREA. ARNOLD BUILDINGS.
I made representations, under the Housing of the Working
Classes Act, 1890, Section 30, that the following dwelling houses
were in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
lor human habitation, viz.:—
Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, Prospect Place, King Street.
„ 1, 2, and 3, Eagle Place, King Street.
The Housing of the Working Classes Committee viewed the
dwelling houses referred to, and were of opinion they were in such
state as represented, and that proceedings for closing the houses
should be forthwith taken, and recommended the Council accordingly.
Notices were served upon the owners of the property. The
notices not being complied with, summonses were obtained and
closing orders made.