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Nuisances Removal Act.—Returns for 1891.
District.
Totals.
No. 1.
No.2.
No. 3.
Number of Summonses issued .and withdrawn, the
works having been completed by the day of
hearing
62
98
35
195
Number of Summonses issued, heard, and orders to
abate nuisances made by the Magistrate
68
79
61
208
Number of Summonses issued for the recovery of
penalties for disobedience to the orders of the
Magistrate
12
6
2
20
The Cowhouses, Slaughterhouses, and Bakehouses have been
kept under supervision, and are in a fairly satisfactory state. I
vainly hoped that underground bakehouses would be abolished
under the new Factory Act, as they are most difficult to ventilate
and keep in a sanitary condition, but I suppose trade influence
was too strong to permit of this most necessary reform.
In conclusion, I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to
the zealous and efficient manner in which the Inspectors have
performed their duties, and I take this opportunity of thanking
them for the cheerful manner in which they have carried out my
instructions.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,