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almost appear that the dirtier the surroundings and the
more decomposed his food the more he likes it and the
better he thrives.
The result of such erroneous ideas is that Piggeries are
almost always carried on in such a manner as to be bordering
on if not actually a nuisance. With the rapid extension
of building the difficulties surrounding this industry have
largely increased.
In one case proceedings were taken and a conviction
obtained, which was upheld on appeal, on account of
repeated complaints.
Application was made to the Local Government Board
asking that pig-keeping be scheduled as an offensive trade.
The application was refused.
There is no doubt that the boiling of food in a semifermentivestate,
and the extraction of fat therefrom is very
offensive, quite apart from the intolerable stench which
arises from a number of pigs improperly kept.
Offensive Trades.
There are not any.
Dust Disposal and Removal.
This is undertaken by the Engineer and Surveyor's
Department. The collection is made weekly, and the dust
removed in covered vans. Notices are served as required
to provide portable sanitary dust-bins in place of worn-out
or unsanitary bins.
The refuse is chiefly taken to the Sewage Works and
deposited on the ground. The provision of an up-to-date
Dust Destructor is before the Council, and the Committee
have the matter under consideration.