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Three drainage systems were opened out and examined under
Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
As a result of action taken under Section 41 of the Public
Health Act, 1875, the drainage systems of the under-mentioned
premises were opened out and examined and found to be in a
defective condition and to require alteration and amendment.
Notices were served upon the owners to reconstruct the defective
drainage systems and were not complied with. Estimates were,
therefore, obtained from local builders for carrying out the works
in default. The work was done under the supervision of the
department, and the costs recovered from the owners after being
apportioned as required by the provisions of the Public Health Act.
Single Private Drain
and Branch Drains.
Do.
42/46, Jocelyn Road,
l/10, Ashley Road and
39/43, Evelyn Road.
1/7, Houblon Road,
Total cost of
work—
£158-15-0.
Total cost of
work—
£63-3-0.

Meat and Food Inspection.
The operation of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
which came into force in April, 1925, has necessitated considerably
increased activity by the staff in the inspection and supervision of
meat and food supplies throughout the district,