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Schools.
There are 25 Elementary Schools, 2 Central Schools, and 2
Secondary Schools. All these buildings are comparatively modern,
are well lighted, and have ample latrine and urinal accommodation
and a constant supply of wholesome water from the Metropolitan
Water Board's mains. Most of the schools have a resident caretaker,
and all are well maintained and kept in a clean condition.
TABLE 43.
HOUSING STATISTICS.
Number of new houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total (including numbers given separately under (b)).
(i) By the Local Authority —
(ii) By other Local Authorities —
(iii) By other bodies and persons 282
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts:
(i) By the Local Authority —
(a) For the purpose of Part II. of the Act
of 1925 —
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the year:—
1. (a) Total number of dwelling houses
inspected for housing defects (under Public
Health or Housing Acts) 10,178
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 33,302
2. (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected and
recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 Nil.
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose Nil.
3. Number of dwelling houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as
to be unfit for human habitation 1
4. Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head)
found not to be in all respects reasonably fit
for human habitation 7,654