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also an indication of the tact and skill with which the inspectors
carry out their work. No less than 5,056 sanitary
visits were paid during the year.
As Mr. Butler reports, the tables, which shew the numbers
of premises inspected, notices served, and results of such
inspections and notices, do not indicate any lessening of
activities compared with previous years; at the same time it
will be noticed that there has been a great increase in visits
to and supervision of food preparing places.
Complaints.
There has been some falling off in complaints of alleged
nuisances; this is partly explained by the efficiency of the
House-to-House Inspections during the past few years. During
1925, 205 complaints were received, all of which received
the immediate attention of the inspectors, and where nuisances
were found, the necessary steps were taken to have
them abated.
The Council found it necessary in one case — a case
where there was nuisance from cesspool drainage— to take
legal proceedings for failure to obey an Order of the Magistrates.
Penalty of £6 1s. 0d. and 4s. costs was imposed.
Notices Served.
The following tabulation gives a summary of legal action
taken by the Department:
Preliminary Notices 453
Statutory Notices 138
No Court proceedings were taken in connection with the
above notices.