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DISTRICT INSPECTORS' WORK.
The fourteen district inspectors made a total of 57,929 inspections and calls
during the year, an increase 22 inspections on the corresponding period of 1921;
while 15,192 improvements were effected in 6,635 premises; as against 13,890
improvements in (5,230 premises for the preceding year.

Notices Served—There were 4,822 intimation notices served by the
inspectors with respect to nuisances, of which 289 were delivered personally, and
4,033 by post. In 505 instances it became necessary, as the intimations to owners
or occupiers of the properties had been ignored, to report the nuisances to the
Public Health Committee, who ordered statutory notices to be served.
Verminous Premises—Bedding and Clothing.- 68 premises, which
were found to be in a verminous condition, were cleansed by the owners or
occupiers upon receiving the inspectors' intimations. In 13 instances it was
necessary to- remove the bedding and clothing to the Disinfecting Station for
purification or destruction.
Smoke Nuisances.—51 complaints of smoke issuing from factory chimneys
in the borough were investigated, and as a result the Inspectors made 114
observations and 18 written warnings were given, whilst 17 intimation notices
served upon the owners of the businesses requiring the abatement of the nuisance.
In no case was it found necessary to institute legal proceedings.
REMOVAL OF DUST.
Twenty-one applications were received during the year for the removal of
dust, which is 12 below the number recorded last year.

Dust Receptacles Provided.—During the year 1,500 dust receptacles
were provided, while 18 were repaired after the servicc of sanitary notices.