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From a perusal of the annexed table it will be see n that
a very large number of sanitary defects have been successfully
dealt with during the year.
The inspections and re-visits made to premises were 3,610
and the. number of defects dealt with 1,080.
Two hundred and thirty complaints were received by
letter or verbally, and wire investigated; 851 notices, letters
or cautionary notices, were prepared and issued by the Sanitary
Inspectors, including 153 Statutory notices under the
direction of my Council.
SUMMONSES.
Two summonses under the Public Health Act, 1875, were
granted with regard to the overcrowding of a cottage.
An Abatement Order was obtained against the occupier
and the owner was ordered to pay 12s. 6d. costs.
One summons under the Public Health Act, 1875, was
granted with regard to leaky roofs and dampness.
An Abatement Order was obtained, and the owner
ordered to pay 12s. 6d. costs.
SUMMARY OF THE WORK DONE.
Inspections made 1421
Re-inspections after order or notice 2189
Gipsy vans removed from the district 10
Visits paid to infected houses 554
Rooms disinfected 305
Drains, smoke and water tests applied 126
,, opened for examination 52
,, taken up and reconstructed 21
,, repaired 18
,, unstopped and cleansed 56