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Rain water pipes provided 4
Rain water pipes repaired or unstopped 9
Rain water pipes disconnected 1
Dampness remedied 16
Brickwork repaired or repointed 9
Yards paved 1
Yards repaired 5
Floors relaid 7
Floors repaired 25
Walls and ceilings cleansed 80
Plasterwork repaired 98
Ventilated food stores provided 1
Windows provided 1
Windows repaired 33
Sash cords renewed 60
Window sills repaired 6
Doors provided 2
Doors repaired 6
Staircases repaired 3
Handrails provided 1
Storage cisterns provided 7
Storage cistern repaired, cleansed & covered 5
Water service pipes repaired 34
Dustbins provided 48
Offal bins provided 2
Accumulations of manure removed 3
Accumulations of refuse removed 11
Workrooms cleansed 5
Stables cleansed 1
Piggeries cleansed 1
Bakehouses cleansed 4
Coppers provided 2
Ranges provided 1
Ranges repaired 3
Stoves renewed 6
Stoves repaired 11
Chimney pots renewed 1
Miscellaneous 54
GENERALLY
The number of complaints of nuisances received during
the year showed an increase; 533 having been investigated
and dealt with.
Other urgent matters including investigation of infectious
diseases, drainage work and the inspection of factories have
been dealt with and in connection therewith 7,854 visits have
been made by the sanitary inspectors.
Factory premises still require special attention owing
to premises of all types being used and, in many circumstances,
for purposes for which they are entirely unsuitable. Complaints
of noise and smells have been dealt with and additional and