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75
Domestic water cisterns removed from improper
position, or cleansed or repaired 65
Nuisances by overcrowding abated 11
Nuisances caused by fish, offal, manure, and other
refuse deposits abated 163
Nuisances caused by animals kept in an insanitary
state abated 42
Books disinfected 100
Smoke nuisances abated 6
Plots of land fenced in 1
Urinals repaired 10
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE.
The drainage of 75 houses has been reconstructed. In many
cases the drains formed portions of combined systems of drainage,
and in such instances the work has been done by the Council's
workmen and the expenses incurred have been recovered from the
owners.
Daring the year 23 ventilating shafts were provided to the
public sewers.
PREMISES INSPECTED IN CONNECTION WITH FOOD
SUPPLY.
Slaughter-houses
Milkshops
Cowsheds
Dairies, &c.
Other trades
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