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Council Sewers.
Reconstructions by Borough Council as sewers:—
Blondin Street 2 to 12 (even numbers) main drain throughout to
sewer.
Legal Proceedings.
The owner of No. 21, Maverton Road elected to seek the opinion of
a magistrate whether the main drainage of the premises was a sewer or
drain. At the hearing of the summons the defendant was fined 10s. with
three guineas costs for failing to comply with the terms of the statutory
notice served upon him by the Council, the magistrate holding the system
was a drain repairable by the owner.
Smoke Nuisances.
No case of smoke nuisance occurred in the district arising
from without the district. Where nuisances have occurred within the
district intimation and notice have been served and the nuisance abated
thereon.
Two cases of smoke nuisance arising from steam highway locomotives
passing through the district were dealt with by letters of caution to the
owners.
Canal Boats Acts and Regulations.
Under the Canal Boats Acts and Regulations 26 boats have been
examined. Of these 9 were registered and 17 non-registered. All the
registered canal boats, with one exception, were found in fair condition
and in compliance with the Acts and Regulations.
No contravention of the Acts was discovered on any of the nonregistered
barges.
Demolitions and Additions.
No dwelling houses have been demolished during the year, but 63
additional houses have been built—
Wrexham Road, 32
Jebb Street, 12
Ridgdale Street, 19