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(2) As to need for new bye-laws and revision of existing
bye-laws :
Some difficulty has been experienced in dealing with
caravan dwellers under the existing bye-laws with
regard to the disposal of refuse, and closet
accommodation, and a revision of these bye-laws
is under consideration.
IY. General and Miscellaneous.
Other action taken in connection with overcrowding,
insanitary property and housing Nil.
Y. Appendices, Statistics for year ending 31st December,
1923.
SHOPS ACT.
The number of contraventions of the Acts which were reported
during the year was as follows:—
Open on half-holiday 2
Open after evening closing hour 9
Prescribed form of notices not exhibited (exempted
articles afternoon) 14
Prescribed form of notices not exhibited
(exempted articles evening) 22
Prescribed form of notices not exhibited
(assistants half-holiday) 6
Provision or improvement of sanitary conveniences
(P.H.A.A.A. 1890, s. 22) 10
PROCEEDINGS.
Proceedings were taken during the year in respect of nuisances
at two houses, but the summonses were withdrawn on the
completion of the necessary work by the owners.