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Under Notices and proceedings by the Board, independently
of works executed by parties without the interference of the
Board,—
256 cesspools have been emptied and filled up.
87 new water-closets have been constructed or improved.
374 closets, hitherto unsupplied by water, have had water
laid on.
168 dust-bins have been constructed.
118 private yards to dwelling-houses have been paved and
repaired.
239 houses have been whitewashed and cleansed.
45 new water-butts and cisterns have been fixed.
343 foul drains and privies have been cleansed and repaired.
In addition to the above, numerous pigs and other improperlykept
animals have been removed; and great attention has been
paid to the removal of accumulations of filth, the destruction of
unwholesome meat and other provisions, and the removal or abatement
of nuisances prejudicially affecting the public health.
15. In pursuance of the 198th Section of the Act, the Account
in Abstract and summary Statement of the Receipts and Expenditure
of the Board for the past year, together with the Report of
the Officer of Health, and a list of the names and addresses of
the Members of the Board, and of its Officers, will be found in the
Appendices hereto annexed.
25th June, 1858.
Signed by order of the Board,
D. T. LOWNDS,
Chairman.