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moreover, of a peculiarly irritating character if stunting is going
on, as the variations in noise, for instance, when looping the loop
are arresting and penetrating. That the noisy aeroplane is necessary
is disproved by the quietness of some.
I. Fitness of Houses.
(1) (a) General standard of Housing in the district.
The general standard is steadily improving.
(b) General character of defects found to exist in
unfit houses:
Dampness due to want of proper damp-proofing, inadequate
lighting and ventilation and general
dilapidation are the main defects found.
(c) How far are defects due to lack of proper management
and supervision by owners:
The defects found are mainly due to owners neglecting
to have repairs carried out.
(2) Action taken as regards unfit houses under:
(a) Public Health Acts See appendices.
(b) Housing Acts
(3) Difficulty in remedying unfitness; special measures
taken and any suggestions in the matter:
Landlords given the price of materials and the cost
of labour as reasons for delay or neglect in the
repair of repairable houses.
(4) Conditions so far as they affect housing, as regards
water supply, closet accommodation and refuse
disposal, together with measures taken during
the year in these 'matters:
Water supply is on the whole satisfactory.