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Magistrate at his expense. In this case the
works were satisfactorily completed, but the
greatest difficulty was experienced in recovering the
expenses. The same defendant was again summoned
on the 9th of June in respect of No. 18,
Church Place, and convicted. The works were
carried out, though in so imperfect a manner as
barely to satisfy the requirements of the Order.
The defendant was warned that in case the
nuisance should recur, the premises would be closed
as unfit for occupation.
The owner of No. 11 Park Road was proceeded
against on the 9th of June for the general filthiness
of the premises and the improper keeping of
animals. The case was adjourned, the defendant
having given an engagement in writing to abate
the nuisance and make the necessary improvements.
This he subsequently did. The same defendant
was also summoned on the 18th of August, during
the prevalence of Cholera, in respect of No. 3,
Carlton Place, as to which I reported last year
that although material improvements had been
effected, some of the most important requirements
of the Sanitary Committee had not been complied
with. I referred particularly to the improper
position of the water-closets and the defective
ventilation of the houses, which were such as to
render them dangerous to health. These evils have
been at last satisfactorily remedied.
On the 16th of June complaint was made against
a horse-keeper in Hermitage Street. At the