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began stockpiling large dumps of coke which in turn became the subject of complaints by householders
in the area by reason of dust dispersal. A visit to the area was made by members of the Health Committee
and after consultation with the Engineer an improvement was effected.
(K) Factories, Workplaces and Outworkers
These premises received routine visits and out of 329 premises on the register there were 40
cases in which defects were found. These were usually want of cleanliness or defective sanitary
conveniences, but In one case an unreasonable temperature was maintained. It was necessary to serve
only 4 written notices.
(L) Places of Public Entertainment
Regular inspections were maintained at such premises, and where conditions were found to be
unsatisfactory a verbal intimation to the persons responsible usually had the desired effect.
(M) Sampling

(N) Diseases of Animals Act
85 visits were made in connection with various Orders made under this Act. Legal proceedings
were instituted against a person for bringing a cat off a ship and out of the Docks. A fine of S3 was
imposed. New Orders were made requiring slaughterers of poultry to keep a record of birds slaughtered,
and prohibiting the holding of poultry exhibitions without licence by the Local Authority.
(0) Rent Act
Inspections in connection with this Act continued to take up much of the Inspectors' time. There
were 362 applications for certificates of disrepair, and each of these may entail several visits as
landlords or tenants make further applications for certificates as to the carrying out of work. The
advice given by the Inspectors to tenants is undoubtedly very much appreciated.
HOUSING STATISTICS
I. Inspection of dwelling houses during the year:
1(A) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for defects
(Under Public Health or Housing Acts) 7»599
Under Rent Act 1,439
Total 9,038
(B) Number of inspections made for the purpose 15,681
2. Number of dwelling houses found not to be in all respects
reasonably fit for human habitation 1,893
II. Remedy of defects during the year without service of formal notices:
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence of informal
action by the local authority or their officers: 1,040
III. Action under Statutory Powers during the Year:
(A) Proceedings under Public Health Act:
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which notices were
served requiring defects to be remedied 577