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interesting to note the damage which could be caused and the considerable
area over which the fungus could spread.
Once again we are indebted to builders for the co-operation given
during the year in repairing requisitioned property, and particularly during
the period of extreme cold when they responded quickly to our requests.
In the annual report for 1946, reference was made to application to the
Local Authority for permission to take legal action or carry out work in
default of the owner.
During 1947, the Local Authority authorised proceedings to be taken
in connection with Section 93 of the Public Health Act, 1936, in respect
of a defective roof. The case was heard by the magistrates who made the
necessary nuisance order, fined the defendant and awarded costs to the
Council.
Referring to works executed in default for non-compliance with notices
served in 1946, two houses were repaired and five dustbins provided during
the year 1947. In all cases a charge was made against the owners for the
costs incurred.
In addition to the above-mentioned works, 26 houses were repaired
and six dustbins provided during 1947. Against notices served during
1947, a charge was made for the work done in each case.
During the year it was found necessary to serve more statutory notices
and a considerable increase in the number served during 1947 will be
noted when compared with the number served during 1946. (i57 in 1947
compared with 97 in 1946).
The following are details of notices served during 1947:—
Informal Notices
Under Public Health Act 302
Under Housing Act 180
Under Shops Act 1
Total 483
Statutory Notices
Public Health Act
Section 24 3
Section 39 11
Section 45 15
Section 75 13
Section 93 29
Housing Act
Section 9 59
Section 11(1) 9
Section 11(4) 13
Section 155 7
Food and Drugs Act
Section 13 1
Total 160
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