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25
COMPLAINTS.
During the year 199 complaints have been received and
investigated.
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 23
Animals improperly kept 13
Bad smells from drains 11
Bad smells in houses 5
Blocked drains and w.c.'s 15
Cesspools full and overflowing 5
Defective drains and w.c.'s 16
Defective dustbins 9
Dirty and verminous houses 6
Defective roofs, gutters and downpipes 16
Defective water fittings 9
Defective w.c. fittings 11
Dampness of premises 6
Flooding of premises 7
Overcrowding 2
Sanitary defects 17
Smoke nuisances 6
Unwholesome water 1
Water in basements 6
Miscellaneous 13
199
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
The Chief Sanitary Inspector, Mr. F. W. King, is
responsible for this work, and I am obliged to him for the
following particulars :—