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Before new bakehouses are constructed the plans presented
to the Council are, by the courtesy of the Engineer, brought
under my notice in order to ascertain whether they comply with
the regulations as regards sanitary conditions and provision of
accommodation for workmen.
The total number of bakehouses in the district is 64. During
the year one was discontinued and two others have been newly
constructed. 33 notices were served upon the owners, principally
for cleansing of the premises.
COMMON LODGING HOUSE.
Early in the year application was received for the registration
of a house in Villiers Road, under section 77 of the Public Health
Act, 1875, as a common lodging house. The premises consisted
of a double fronted house which had previously been let out in
separate tenements, the house being inhabited by"an undesirable
class. The premises were continually found to be in a most
insanitary condition, principally due to the habits of the tenants.
Upon receipt of the application, I visited the premises and
formed the opinion that they could be altered and made suitable
for the purposes of a common lodging house by the addition of a
large kitchen fitted with cooking range, and the provision of
a supply of hot water. The applicant complied with the
suggestions, and after the completion of the work the premises
were registered by the Council for the accommodation of 49
male adults. The cubic area allowed for each person was 300 cubic
feet net. Two baths were fitted and adequate provision was made
by means of hand basins for washing.
I have visited the premises on several occasions and they
have been frequently inspected by the Inspector, and on every