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The emptying of cesspools has been greatly facilitated by the
purchase of an exhauster, by which means the work is done in
much less time and at about half the cost, and as there is no
smell the work may be carried on in the daytime without
contravening police regulations.
The question of the extension of the public sewer to Creeksmouth
has been discussed, but no scheme has been adopted.
Offensive Trades.
No offensive trade has yet been licensed in the district, but
bye-laws have been adopted by the Council, and confirmed by the
Local Government Board, with respect to these trades.
Houses of the Working Classes.
Houses of the smfll cottage type are still greatly in demand.
Four rooms and a wash-house are the usual size, but I am sure a
fair number with a bedroom extra are greatly needed. The rent,
usually obtained is 5s. 6d. per weak, inclusive, for the smaller
The houses belonging to the Council let well, and just about pay
for themselves. It is thought that the extension of the District
trains to Barking will create more demand for these houses,
though even at the present time there are only 218 houses empty
in the town, or just 4 per cent.