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the contractor of 1529 applications for the removal of accumulations
of dust and refuse, and have also, in several cases, had to
investigate complaints of incivility of the men, of refusals to
remove refuse, &c. In some instances the men were justified
in their objections, as the accumulations consisted partly of
trade refuse, which the owners have to remove at their own
expense.
The number of houses inspected under the provisions of
the Sanitary Act was larger than in 1867, as 5857 were examined
in 1868, against 5169 in 1867. The great number of small
houses which have been erected in Hackney during the last ten
years, account not only for this, but also for much of the
increased sanitary work. A recent return of assessments
ordered by resolution of the Trustees in January, 1869, shows
that out of each 1000 houses in the parish of St. John at
Hackney no less than 163 are assessed at £10 per annum or
under, 254 between £10 and £20, and 324 between £20 or
£30, making no less than 741 houses in each 1000, which are
assessed at £30 per annum or for a smaller amount.
The number of nuisances abated during the year was not
so large as in 1867, yet it was much greater than in any year
before the passing of the Sanitary Act. I append an epitome
as usual:—
Nuisances removed during the Year, 1868.
Privy Cesspools emptied, filled up, and drained
into the sewer 67
Privy Cesspools emptied (where there is no sewer) 58
Choked Drains cleansed and repaired, or re-laid 181
New Traps provided 369
Yards drained 193
Total number of nuisances from defective drainage, &c. 868