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The premises were constructed on the most approved lines,
and were opened in October. I can only speak in the highest terms
of the manner in which it is conducted and the assistance afforded
to me by the manager for inspecting carcases, etc.
I am hoping that during the coming year, the use of two registered
slaughter-houses will be discontinued. As there are four on
the register, this will leave only two in the district, and practically
in the same locality, which will be very desirable, as it facilitates
inspection and supervision, and I trust the Council will not grant
any more licenses without very careful consideration.
Smoke Abatement.
Observations have been kept upon the chimneys of factories,
etc., in the district, and cautionary notices sent to the owners offending.
These notices generally had the desired effect, and no proceedings
have been necessary. I beg to record my thanks to the
Inspector to the Coal Smoke Abatement Society for his co-operation
upon many occasions.
Round-Abouts and Show Grounds.
There are two pieces of land in the district which are periodically
used for the above purpose. The Council has insisted upon water
and w.c. accommodation being provided on the land (by means of
its Bye-Laws), which greatly prevents the creation of any nuisance.
Both vans and the ground were regularly inspected.
Gas in Sewers.
In two or three parts of the district I received complaints of
smells of gas in houses, notwithstanding that gas was not laid on.
I found, upon inspection, that coal gas was getting into the sewers
and from thence into certain defective drains under the houses.
At Acton Green, where a Chemical Tester had been inserted in the
house drain, an explosion occurred, fortunately doing no damage,
but simplv blowing off the manhole covers to the sewer and inspection