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From these particulars it will he seen that we have inspected
an increased number of dwellings during 1914, the figures being
1,650 in 1914, as against 1,240 in 1913.
The majority of the defects found to exist were remedied before
the end of the year, but though some delay was occasioned on account
of the continued wet weather we experienced during the last quarter,
those remaining are receiving attention.
I am pleased to say there was no case that required legal proceedings
during the year.
The number of visits made in reference to children excluded
from Elementary Schools during the year was 951, and the total
number of inspections and visits for all purposes made by the staff
of the Sanitary Department was 21,760, shewing an increase of 409
over the number for 1913.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
The removal of house refuse has received very close attention
in order to secure the collection and clearing of all refuse from
houses and premises regularly each week. 7,850 loads were
collected, an increase of 165 over the number obtained in 1913.
Quantities of trade refuse were also collected from Trade
premises, for which a charge was made.
The greater portion of the refuse was taken to the Council's
shoot, and the remainder to brickfields.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOPS ACTS, 1901 & 1907.
A register of all workshops is kept, and at the end of 1914 there
were 97 workshops, 12 laundries and 43 bakehouses registered.
The following tables give details of the work done in connection
with these places, as required by the Home Office.