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During the period 19th to 23rd July, a film display
sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries was
held at Electricity House. This show also embraced the
activities of the Colorado beetle and was most successful, in
that 1,307 persons attended and obtained much information
with regard to rodent destruction.
HOUSING.
E (6)a. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the year.
1. (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 1862
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 3918
2. (a) Number of houses (included under sub-head
(1) above which were recorded and inspected
under the Consolidated Housing Regulations,
1925 and 1932 4
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 14
3. Number of houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation 4
4. Number of houses (exclusive of these referred
to under the preceding sub-head) found not to
be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 517
E (6)b. Remedy of Defects during the year without service
of Formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit
in consequence of informal action by the local
authority 468
Action under Statutory Powers during the year.
(a) Proceedings under Section 9 and 10 Housing
Act, 1936.
(1) No. of houses in respect of which Notices
were served requiring repairs 0
(2) No. of houses which were rendered fit after
service of formal notices:—
(a) By owner 0
(b) By Local Authority 4