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small and inexpensive, and there being no objectionable smoke
no high chimney is required. So far, however, I understand
that it has not been found to give complete satisfaction in
working.
Dust Collection.
59. Arrangements have been made with the Contractor for
the dust to be collected weekly from every house, whether or
not the occupiers place it in the forecourt. I had to report,
however, that I found, that where people were careless about
having their dust removed, the dustmen frequently neglected
to call, and thus the dust was left at houses whence its frequent
removal was most important. The only remedy for this seems
to be more efficient inspection, and steps have been taken to
obtain it.
Health Refuge.
60. The Health Refuge was used on two occasions, by
families comprising ten persons; in 1894 it was used on nine
occasions by 20 persons. I examined those who used it before
their removal to see that that they were free from infection.
I inspected the Refuge on two occasions, and reported as
to certain necessary repairs to render its condition more
sanitary.
Registration of Houses let in Lodgings, ok to more
than One Family.
61. There are now four houses on the Register compared
with three last year. Three houses were added, but three were
taken off the Register on account of being no longer occupied by
more than one family. The Committee has shewn a desire to
register all houses where I consider it requisite. The reason
why no more houses are registered, is that the Landlords show