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from one of these plots it is often found that the removal is
only on to one of the others or to a small strip of land bordering
the road on Bush Hill, or to a similar strip at the junction of
Hedge Lane with Firs Lane, two spots which also seem special
favourites, here however the encampments do not seem to give
rise to so many complaints.
Increased powers for dealing with this matter are much
needed.
The following table gives a summary of general Sanitary
work done during the year by the Sanitary Inspector and his
Assistants:—
Complaints received 97
„ as to dust collection 35
Inspections made including re-inspections after notices 3353
Letters written 578
Notices served 350
Statutory orders issued 85
Convictions obtained 13
Inspections of common lodging house (one in District) 77
Gipsies removed 200
Seizures of unsound food 58
Removals of bodies to mortuary by Inspector 5
Wells closed as polluted 12
Water laid on to houses 23
New closets provided 10
Cisterns cleansed 23
Draw taps removed from cisterns to mains 22
New closet apparatus provided 52
Closets repaired, cleansed, ventilated 32
Closets supplied with water or supply rendered efficient 58
Drains examined, repaired, &c. 587
Disinfections of rooms 179
„ articles 843
New Dust-bins provided 251
Roofs and rain water guttering repaired 82
Areas drained and yards paved 40
Dry areas and ventilation below floors provided 9
Sundry nuisances abated 279
7353
The above table is exclusive of work done in connection
with new buildings, and of work done in accordance with the
Canal Boats Acts.