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Complaints.
Three hundred and three complaints were received with
reference to the following- matters, viz.:—
Blocked or defective drains 38
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 9
Insanitary or defective condition of house 73
Defective roofs 2
Non-removal of refuse 7
Verminous condition of houses 10
Nuisance from dampness 6
Nuisance from overcrowding 2
Nuisance from the keeping of animals 6
Nuisance from the burning of refuse 14
Accumulations of refuse or manure 34
Absence of, or defective dustbins 13
Smoke nuisances 7
Smells from public sewers 3
Premises infested with rats 25
Shops Acts 9
Other complaints 45
The complaints were investigated promptly, and in those
cases in which the Council had power to intervene the
necessary steps were taken to remove the cause of complaint.
Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Acts,
1920 and 1923.
No formal applications were received from tenants
during the year for certificates under the above Acts. A number
of informal applications were, however, received and
dealt with to the satisfaction of the tenants and the owners.
Places of Public Entertainment.
In accordance with the request of the Minister of Health
contained in Circular 120, the cinemas, dance halls, and
other places of public entertainment have been inspected,
special attention being given to the condition and adequacy
of the sanitary accommodation. Defects discovered as a
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