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Since the erection of so many advertisement hoardings in the
district many nuisances have arisen by the public using the back portions
as a convenience, or as a dumping ground for refuse. It is a most
difficult nuisance to deal with, as it cannot be well said that it is by
the owner's act, cause, or sufferance. However, at present the Council's
man who cleanses the urinals, watertroughs, etc., etc., makes periodical
visits and deals with the nuisances.
In two instances I have got the owners to put up gates, but these
only remained intact for a very little while.
A change took place in the Staff of the Department during the
year, Mr. Graves, the Junior Assistant, leaving the office for Canada.
Two new assistants were appointed—Mr. Coates and Mr. Day—but Mr.
Day is also leaving us in the new year for Australia.
It gives me much pleasure to express my appreciation of the
valuable help given by the Sanitary Staff in carrying out the work
recorded in this report. I also wish to thank the Chairman and members
of the Sanitary Committee for their kind consideration and support, and
the officers of other Departments who are always very willing to render
all possible assistance.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant,
RICHARD JOHN BUTLAND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.