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The sanitary condition of all workshops has now been
placed under the sanitary authority instead of under
the factory inspector under the old Acts. To carry out
this section of the Act a regular inspection has been
made of 81 workshops in this sub-district. In 22 cases
it was found necessary to serve notices to abate
nuisances.
The Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890.—
under this statute twelve notices were served to make
the premises fit for human habitation. These notices
referred to certain houses in Isabella Place. The defects
were general structural defects—improperly paved and
dirty back yards in which sheds and other erections
were placed obstructing the free entrance of light and
air to the houses. The necessary works are now in
progress.
Under the Customs and Inland Revenue Act, I was
called upon to inspect certain premises situated in the
Lower Richmond Road. These houses were built on the
flat system, each flat accommodating a separate family
and let separately. I found the sanitary arrangement
and conveniences satisfactory and was therefore able to
give a certificate of exemption from the Inhabited
House Duty.
The usual inspections of all bakehouses in the
parish have been made. They have been found in a
satisfactory condition with the exception of two cases,
in which notices were served and the necessary works
done.
I have also personally inspected all cow sheds and
slaughter houses and did not think it necessary to object
to the renewal of their licenses.