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247 [1913
Notices Served.—There were 2,399 intimation notices served by the
inspectors with respect to nuisances, of which, 1,277 were delivered personally
and 1,122 by post. In 265 instances it became necessary, as the intimations
had not been attended to, to report the nuisances to the Public Health Committee,
who ordered statutory notices to be served, of which 53 were delivered
personally and 212 by registered letter post.
Nuisances Discovered.—The subjoined statement shows some of the
principal nuisances discovered, and, as it speaks lor itself, both as to the
character and utility of the work that has been carried out, requires no
comment. It contrasts favourably with the records of previous years : —
Houses.
Dirty 1,078
Damp 412
Out of repair 464
Water Closets.
Foul 323
Without water supply 95
With deficient water supply 251
Improperly constructed 247
Defective 216
Stopped 80
Improperly situated 24
Insufficient external ventilation 62
Insufficient in number 63
Soil Pipes.
Defective 49
Unventilated 47
Improperly ventilated 27
Yards.
Improperly paved 547
Dirty 73
Undrained 35
Drains.
Foul 22
Defective 459
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Chocked or stopped 239
Unventilated 114
Overcrowding 109
Underground Rooms 44
Other Nuisances 4,177
Total Nuisances 9,257