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(c) Improvements
In consequence of the service of the foregoing requisitions
the following improvements were effected at the number of houses
shown
Dampness remedied:-
Repointing executed 388
Roofs repaired 896
Rain water gutters repaired 605
Ventilation improved:-
Windows (including cords) repaired 851
Water Supply Improved
Service tap provided on main 280
Sanitary conveniences repaired 490
Washing facilities provided or improved(coppers) 97
Drainage improved or reconstructed 253
Paving of yards repaired 366
Disrepair remedied
Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed 385
Plaster work repaired or renewed 662
Floors repaired or renewed 201
Cleansing Executed 936
Miscellaneous defects remedied 441
(d) RAT EXTERMINATION
During the year, 1748 visits were made to properties in the
Borough, and 1,592 rats wore destroyed.
(e) RAG FLOCK ACTS.
11 samples from users' premises were submitted for analysis and
two failed to comply with the regulations, the chlorine contents per
100,000 parts of flock being, as follows:-
170 and 50 parts.
In the former case legal proceedings were instituted.
BOUSING.
(a) OVERCROWDING.
During the year a further 128 cases of overcrowding were relieved
and 6 now cases were reported. With the evacuation of school
children the position of many families tending to overcrowding has
been relieved.
The housing statistics are included in the following statements-
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