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Insanitary Dwellings. In my report for 1903 I referred to
the houses in Lawrence Yard, St. Mary Cray Several of the
houses have been vacant during the greater part of the year, but
those that are occupied remain in the same or even a worse condition
than before, although notice has been served on the owners
to carry out necessary requirements.
River Cray. I have made periodical visits to various parts
of the river in your District, and have found the stream fairly
satisfactory.
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE.
Number of complants received 53
Number of nuisances discovered 127
Number of statutory notices served 22
Number of nuisances abated without notice 102
Number of letters, reports, and school notices
sent 546
Houses at which drains were tested 51
Houses at which drains weie defective 50
Number of sectional tests new work 81
New w.c. pans provided 41
New dust bins provided 53
New cesspools made 1
Foul accumulations removed 10
Houses cleansed and repaired 35
Number of back yards paved 9
Houses supplied with water from main 1
Overcrowding cases abated 2
Cowsheds, slaughter-houses, and bakehouses
cleansed 30
Water laid on to w.c.s 8
Number of workshops visited 54
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant,
HENRY NIGHTINGALE.
(Assoc. & Cert. Royal San lust.),
Sanitary Inspector.