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3. Outwork in Unwholesome Premises—
One instance occurred in connection with the making of wearing
apparel, but the unsatisfactory conditions were remedied on service
of a notice.
Closet Accommodation.
During the year 18 pail closets were converted to water closets.
In 18 instances drains were relaid.
Also, during the year, water waste preventers were fitted, and
water provided to closets in 5 instances, where previously the closets,
though connected to the sewer, had to be flushed by hand.
The following indicates the numbers of the various types of sanitary
conveniences, other than Water Closets connected to Sewers,
existing in the Borough at the end of the year:—
Water Closets not connected to the Sewer 235
Pail Closets 169
Common Lodging Houses.
There is only one Common Lodging House in the District. This
has accommodation for 45 persons, and is being administered in a
satisfactory manner.
Public Cleansing.
This work is undertaken by the Surveyor's Department.
Twenty-seven street orderly barrows were put into use during the
year.
Shops Act, 1934.
188 routine inspections were carried out during the year for the
requirements of the above Act, the result being that 9 informal
notices were served. Three of these were complied with, the remaining
6 being outstanding at the end of the year. It was not found
necessary to serve any statutory notices.
Smoke Abatement.
During the year 40 observations were carried out, and warning
notices were served when necessary.
Swimming Baths and Pools.
Particulars of the Public Baths, and the Privately owned Swimming
Pool which is open to the Public, were given in my Annual
Report for 1935. There are no alterations to record this year.
As before, several visits have been paid to both premises, and
samples of water have been taken for Chemical and Bacteriological
Analyses.