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Nov. 18th. Park Farm House, London Road. At the request
of the Inspector I visited this house to ascertain its habitable
condition, and in consequence of the dilapidated condition of
the back portion of the house, 1 reported to the Council that
that portion was unfit for habitation. Notice has been served
on the owner to make it habitable. At present it is unoccupied.
Dec. 11th. 46, George Street. A further sample of water
from the well supplying this house was submitted to me for
analysis, and found to be bad. A supply from the South Essex
Water Company's main has been provided.
Dec. 29th. The Sanitary Inspector having been informed
that a girl had come from Brentwood into service in this
district, whom the Billericay Sanitary Inspector suspected to
have had Scarlet Fever, brought the case to my notice. Having
examined the girl, I found no reason to confirm such suspicion,
and the Billericay Inspector was so informed.
SEWERS.—There has been no extension of the sewers in
the district during the year.
RIVER Rom.—This River north of the town has been cleanse I
partly by private enterprise and partly by the Council.
Private Street Improvements.—The following streets
which were in a very insanitary condition, are now being repaired
under the Private Street Works Act, viz.:—Drummond, Marshalls,
Brooklands, Medora and King Edward Road.
Sanction for the loan has been received for the repair of
the following streets under the above Act, viz.:—Oak Street
and part of Mildmay Road, but the work has not yet been
commenced.
The whole of these roads were sewered and surface water
drained when laid out.
removal of House Refuse.—The house refuse is removed
fortnightly by the Council's own men, horses, and vans. Some