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that occupiers refuse admission. On investigation it is
found that many of the occupiers are out at the time
of call. It has also been found that most of the
refusals have been made on wet days.
However, on the whole, few complaints have been
received. Each case has been investigated, and the
matter attended to.
The approximate weight of the dust, &c., deposited
at the shoots was 7,500 tons.
The number of new dustbins supplied during the
year was 276.
SMOKE NUISANCES.
The nuisances that arises from Smoke in this
District are few.
Five cases have occurred, of which four were
remedied on the attention of the offenders being called
to the matter. Only in one instance was it necessary
to serve notice to abate the nuisance.
These nuisances arise generally from irregular
stoking. In several instances I have pointed out the
cause, and the nuisance has been greatly diminished.
There have been a number of appliances invented
from time to time for the prevention of Smoke, but
the desired result has not yet been attained.
We must have Air, to cause combustion of the
gases generated and to produce heat.