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Mr. Ede received his practical training in the district, and after passing
the necessary examinations, the Council appointed him to carry out the
House-to-House Inspection. He is most anxious to give satisfaction.
The following is a summary of the most important work done in connection
with house-to-house inspections, infectious diseases and the abatement of
nuisances:—
No. of complaints received and investigated 759
No. of visits in connection with infectious disease 632
House to house inspections 637
Common lodging house 78
Bakehouses 44
Factories and workshops 143
Slaughterhouses and butchers' shops 536
Public and private sanitary conveniences 307
Petroleum 46
Schools 75
Drains re-constructed 18
Ventilation under floors provided 50
Offensive trades 103
Total inspections and re-inspections to see various works carried out 15047
Houses or parts cleansed or repaired 650
Drinking water cisterns covered, cleansed or repaired 27
W.C.'s repaired or improved 311
Drains tested or examined 394
Drains repaired, cleansed or trapped 381
Sink waste pipes repaired 103
New soil or ventilation pipes repaired 40
Inspection chambers inserted 20
Chambers sealed down 16
Rooms stripped or cleansed after infectious disease 575
New dustbins supplied 549
Water closets and flushing cisterns repaired 181
Accumulations of refuse, stagnant water, etc. 26
Water fittings repaired 112
Water restored to premises 5
Water supply put on main direct 19
Scullery floors repaired 84
Coppers and stoves repaired 148
Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired 772
Yards paved or repaired 111