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Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909.
The number of houses inspected was 815, and in most instances
informal notices were subsequently served to remedy defects and
abate nuisances. Generally, the defects discovered were dirty
and dilapidated walls and ceiling's, defective roofs and spouting,
insufficient supply of drinking water, and defective fittings to
closets.
The following statement shows the action taken under the
Act during the year :—
Representation to the Council of houses unfit
for habitation 2
Hotlses demolished 12
Washhouses built and fitted with copper,
sinks, and water from main 5
New water closets built and old ones rebuilt 24
Separate water supply provided inside houses
with sinks, waste pipes, etc 143
House Drainags .
The number of drains tested with smoke and chemical was
64, and 51 were found defective. Notices were served to remedy
same.
In four instances the main combined drains were found in a
defective condition, and on reporting the matter to the Public
Health Committee instructions were given to the Surveyor to deal
with thein under Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
The main drain at the rear of premises was found in 64 cases
to be choked ; and on reporting to the Surveyor's Department,
they were immediately cleared by the Council's workmen.