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It was necessary in only four instances to serve formal
notice upon occupiers of intention to enter for the purposes
of the Act.
The necessary records have been compiled and filed for
future routine use in the department.
The total number of houses dealt with under this heading
is as follows:—
Number of houses visited 6,666
Number of rooms measured 40,660
Number of houses for which certificates
have been issued 5.521
Number of separate families 8,368
Houses Let in Lodgings.
The number of houses let in lodgings on the register
remains the same as last year, namely 64.
A new code of byelaws with respect to houses let in
lodgings was confirmed by the Minister of Health, and came
into operation on the 1st August, 1937. Steps are being
taken to register and inspect a number of houses not previously
dealt with under the byelaws and which have been
found to be occupied by three or more families.
The usual routine inspection of the registered houses
let in lodgings has been carried out and action has been
taken to ensure reasonable compliance with the byelaws.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no common lodging houses in the district.
Sanitary Conveniences.
There are 26 conveniences attached to licensed houses
within the district. 'These premises are inspected periodically.
There are nine public conveniences in the district, including
two in the Victoria Recreation Ground which are
situated close to the public highway. Seven of these conveniences
provide accommodation for both sexes and two
accommodation for males only.
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