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were connected to this old system. Twenty-five different
ownerships were involved. Statutory notices were served
requiring the reconstruction of all defective drains. The
new drains of four houses in this area were completed by
the end of the year and the works in other premises were
well advanced. This investigation was the second one of
large dimensions undertaken during the last five years, the
other being in connection with an old drain at the rear of
Washington Road. There can be no doubt whatever that
the elimination of these seriously defective drains will have
a beneficial effect on the Borough, and the large amount
of time absorbed by this branch of the work is well spent.

Increase of Rent & Mortgage Interest Acts.
Twelve applications were received during the year from
tenants for certificates under Section 2, Sub-Section 2, of
the above Act, as compared with six during 1924.
The premises were subjected in each case to a careful
inspection, and the owners of the houses were invited to
carry out any necessary items of repair.
In three instances necessary repairs were not carried
out by the owners, and certificates were granted to the
tenants.
Well Water.
The water supply of nine houses which was found to