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358 sink, bath or rainwater pipes, which were communicating directly with the
drains, were disconnected.
5,503 miscellaneous repairs to roof, floors, gutters, &c., were made as the result
of notices served.
800 damp walls were remedied, and 104 rooms were provided with additional
light and ventilation.
The nuisance due to the keeping of too many animals in back yards was abated
in 95 houses.
Overcrowding.
17,135 inspections were specially made for the purpose of detecting overcrowding,
and 549 living rooms were found to be overcrowded, 597 intimation notices
were served for the abatement of the nuisance and 158 statutory notices. This
was necessary to be followed by Police Court proceedings in five instances.
Police Court Proceedings for the abatement of
Overcrowding.
On May 31st, Mrs. Mary Cullum, of 67, Duckett Street, was summoned for
over-crowding. She was fined 10s., with 23s. costs.
On May 31st, Mrs. Frederick Castle, of 67, Duckett Street, was summoned
for knowingly permitting the house of which she was the keeper to be over-crowded.
She was fined 20s., with 23s. costs.
On July 31st, Mr. Alfred Abrahams, of 1, Lotus Court, was summoned for
overcrowding. The defendant having absconded, the summons was withdrawn.
On August, 15th. Mr. Keppel Abrahamson, of 90, Christian Street, was
summoned for permitting overcrowding of the first floor back room. The summons
was adjourned sine die, the defendant having left the premises.
On October 30th, Mr. R. Ford, of 106, Elsa Street, was summoned for
overcrowding. The case was adjourned to 5th November. On this date he did
not appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On the following day, he was
brought up for hearing when the case was again adjourned, the defendant being
kept in custody. On 12th November, the overcrowding having been abated and the
defendant having been in custody for 8 days, the summons was withdrawn.