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quence of an obstruction of the drainage similar
to that which had occurred in April. It appearing
that there was some doubt whether, if new sewers
were constructed, the owners of houses could be
compelled to drain into them, this question was
referred to the Vestry Solicitor, who on the 21st of
December stated that in his opinion they could be
so compelled, and could also be required to pay
the expenses of the sewers constructed. Having
arrived at this point, the Sanitary Committee again
referred the matter to the Highway Committee,
who, on the 25th of January, 1866, ordered that
estimates should be prepared.
During the year, the Sanitary Inspector was
authorized to make complaint at the Police Court
in fifteen instances, In seven of these cases the
nuisances complained of were abated on notice of
proceedings. Of the remainder, three related to
defective drainage, five to defective ventilation.
The proceedings taken were as follows :
On the 12th of June, a Summons was granted
against the Owner of 14, Harrow Road. At the
hearing on the t4th he was ordered to reconstruct
the drain of his house and pay the costs of the
Summons. On the 21st of December it was
reported to the Sanitary Committee that the house
2, Church Place was not only dilapidated, but in so
foul a state as to be a nuisance, and that moreover