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Daring 1929 overcrowding in 13 instances was abated
as the result of action taken, and this in itself is an indication
that the position has eased, and may be regarded as
very satisfactory.
Of these 13, the overcrowding was abated in 7 instances
by the provision of Corporation houses. In 3 cases the
overcrowding was caused by families moving into the
Borough from outside districts and in o cases it arose
owing to the marriage of sons or daughters who remained
in their old homes because other accommodation could not
be found at rents which they could afford to pay. This
arrangement is quite common in these days of high rents
and few vacant houses.
The reduction in the number of cases of overcrowding
may be thought to be a transient one, but there is reason
to believe that this is not so. Only seven years ago nearly
GO cases were known to exist, and despite the additional
instances which have come to light from time to time since
then, only 8 remained on the records as unabated on
December 31st, 1929.
HOUSE DRAINAGE.
Thirty-eight houses were re-drained during the year, as
compared with 49 during 1928.
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.