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say this would be a great relief of responsibility to me, but, personally,
I should be loth to recommend such a course, knowing full well that much
good has been done in the past.
Instructions are given to applicants as to the proper and careful
use of the disinfectants, and in many instances during the course of
inspectorial work w© have found the public making good use of them.
Besides being distributed to the public generally, disinfectants are also
supplied from the Department for disinfecting and deodorising of house
refuse for the cleansing of street gullies, flushing of sewers, watering
of roads in hot weather, and for all other purposes required by the
Council.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE URINALS,
WATER TROUGHS, FOUNTAINS, ETC.
There are now four water-troughs and four drinking-fountains,
one water-trough and one fountain having been added during the year.
I regret to say that much damage has been wilfully done to the
waste-pipes, taps, etc., and I have communicated with the police with a
view of endeavouring to catch the offenders.
The whole of the public urinals connected with public-houses
require much attention to keep them in a cleanly condition.
The convenience for both sexes at Angel Road continues to be much
patronised, although it does not yet pay the cost of maintenance. The
amount collected from the W.C'.s, etc., was £140 9s. 8d., being £23 13s. 1d.
more than last year.
Both male and female attendants continue to carry out their
duties in a most satisfactory manner, and they greatly appreciate the
Council's generosity in giving them an increase of wages.
I am hoping that next year we shall see the proposed convenience
for both sexes in evidence on The Green; indeed, the necessity for
such accommodation is very apparent. Complaints are still received
as to nuisances arising from lack of proper accommodation here, and
the complaints are fully justified.
I regret that an opportunity has not yet presented itself for
placing a convenience at the northern end of the district, although
there is a. three-place urinal belonging to the premises known as the
"Cock" public-house, which is much used by the general public. A
convenience here would be of great public service.