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Complaints.
Three hundred and ninety-two complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Blocked or defective drains 57
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 8
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 79
Defective roofs 11
Non-removal of refuse 6
Verminous condition of houses 8
Nuisance from dampness 17
Nuisance from overcrowding 7
Nuisance from the keeping of animals 15
Nuisance from the burning of refuse 12
Accumulations of refuse or manure 55
Absence of, or defective dustbins 8
Smoke nuisance 15
Smells from public sewers 10
Premises infested with rats 10
Shops Acts 7
Flooding 14
Other complaints 53
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 Restriction Acts,
1920 and 1923.
One formal application was received from a tenant for
a certificate under the above Acts. This application was not
granted.
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
result of these inspections were promptly remedied, and a
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