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1,780 intimations of nuisances (exclusive of smoke nuisances), &c.,
and 113 statutory notices were issued ; 1,305 letters were written.
Police Court proceedings had to be resorted to in respect of 9 properties.
Closing orders were made in two instances—the necessary work
has since been carried out.
Plans.—383 sets of plans were examined during 1921. Of these
22 were plans of new buildings. The corresponding figures for 1920
were 602 and 53.
Failure to give notice occurred in 29 instances, and to send in plans
34 instances.
Prosecution occurred in three instances and penalties were inflicted:
£3, £8 and £1.
Removal of Offensive Refuse.—Two firms were summoned (one twice)
for removing such refuse during prohibited hours, and for not having
proper receptacles for the purpose. One firm was fined £4, the other £4
on the first offence and £5 with £2 2s. costs on the second.
Revenue Act.—No applications were received.
Water Supply.—29 notices of withdrawal of water supply were received
from the Metropolitan Water Board. It was reinstated on notice.
The reasons given for cutting off the supply were: waste of water, 3;
non-payment of rates, 26.
Additional water supply to tenement houses was provided in 44
instances.
Owing to the prolonged drought the rainfall during the year being
only half the normal amount, considerable anxiety was experienced as
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