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Housing Act, 1936. Part IV—Overcrowding.
The housing shortage in the District is still acute and no
formal action was taken during the year.
Number of visits made 5
Summary of Defects
Defective roofs 89
W.C.'s 19
„ flushing cisterns 18
„ sink and waste pipes 8
„ sash cords 13
„ walls 33
„ gutters and rainwater pipes 56
„ yard paving 6
„ windows 87
„ drainage and vent pipes 12
„ gullies 6
„ internal walls (plaster) 62
,, ceilings 47
water fittings and pipes 10
flooring 46
„ external walls 31
„ stoves, boilers and fireplaces 30
.. dustbins 19
,, doors 30
Dampness 43
Under floor ventilation, lack of 17
Dirty walls and ceilings 8
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