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In addition to the above, 158 notices (112 statutory and 46
informal) served during 1928 were also complied with.
Complaints.—During the year 262 complaints of nuisances
have been received and investigated:—
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 24
Animals improperly kept 7
Bad smells 36
Dampness of premises 9
Defective drains, w.c.'s and fittings 39
Defective or no provision of dustbin 2
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc. 24
Defective water fittings 28
Dirty and verminous houses 14
Dirty condition of rearway 2
Flooding of premises 3
Overcrowding 5
Smoke nuisances 13
Miscellaneous 56
Total 262
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1920.—
The Senior Sanitary Inspector was authorised by the Council in
December, 1919, to make visits and certify under the provisions of
the Acts.
The number of applications received under Section (2) (4) of
the Act was 10, and the number of certificates issued was 7.
Smoke Abatement.—It has not been necessary during the year
to take any legal action for the abatement of smoke.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—There are no premises on
which rag flock is manufactured, used or sold.
Housing.—During the year 1929 the number of houses built
by private enterprise was 1,091. In addition, 124 houses were
erected by the Council, making a total of 1,215.
At the end of the year 1,083 houses were in course of erection.