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Defects found were remedied as speedily as possible, but in
view of the difficulties existing in connection with the supply of
labour and materials, delay in some cases was unavoidable, but
where these difficulties were simply used as an excuse for postponement
or evading requirements, the necessary steps were
taken to compel the carrying out of works required.
The number of visits paid re children excluded from Elementary
Schools during the year was 753, and the total number of
inspections and visits for all purposes made by the staff of the
Sanitary Department was 18,756.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
The removal of house refuse received very close attention, in
order to secure the clearing of all refuse from houses and premises
regularly each week. The numbers of loads collected were:—
Cart loads, 4,884; van loads, 2,154. Total, 7,038.
Quantities of trade refuse were also collected from business
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 1915
there were 95 workshops, 12 laundries, and 46 bakehouses registered.