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48
Complaints.
Five hundred complaints were received with reference to the
following matters, viz:—
Defective drains and sanitary fittings 49
Defective water storage tanks and fittings 9
Absence of, or defective dustbins 156
Insanitary condition of houses 7
Insanitary condition of passageways, etc. 2
Nuisance from dampness 31
Nuisance from general defects, etc. 61
Nuisance from keeping of animals 4
Nuisance from rats and mice 51
Smoke Nuisances 9
Nuisances from overcrowding 3
Verminous premises 35
Accumulation of refuse or manure 13
Miscellaneous 70
Prompt investigations of complaints were made and suitable
action taken where it was found necessary.
Legal Proceedings to enforce compliance with a notice to
abate a nuisance which occurred at an occupied dwelling house,
resulted in the owner being fined 3/6 and an "Order" made for the
abatement of the nuisance within one month.
(Signed) George Laws, F.R.SAN.I., F.S.I.A.,
Chief Sanitary Inspector,
and Officer under the
Housing Acts.