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House Drainage.
The number of drains tested with smoke or chemical was 131.
In 6 instances the main combined drains were found in a
defective condition, and on reporting to the Public Health Committee,
instructions were given to the Surveyor to deal with them
under Section 41 of the Public Health Act.
The main drain at the rear of premises was found in 87 cases
to be choked; these were reported to the Surveyor's Department
and immediately cleared by the Council's workmen.
Common Lodging Houses.
The following are the registered houses in the district:—
Situation of Premises. No. of Rooms. No. of Lodgers.
8 to 12 Fisher Street 13 44
29, Fisher Street 7 34
18, Fisher Street 2 12
14, Back Lane 7 20
50, Heath Street 6 13
27, Heath Street 3 19
15-17 Heath Street 8 36
46 178
Three new premises were registered during the past year.