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not expired, the owner had not signified his intention
of executing any repairs.
Nos, 4 and 6, Essex Place.—Representation in
respect of these cottages was made owing to their
very dilapidated, damp and insanitary condition.
The premises were thoroughly renovated, new waterclosets
built, and the whole of the ground surface
within the external walls concreted. At the end of
the year certain other work remained to be executed.
Nos. 31 and 33, Essex Place.—Service of Closing.
Orders resulted in the owner's agents preparing a
specification of suggested alterations and repairs at
these two houses. The execution of the work was
approved by the Committee, and on completion of
the repairs the Closing Orders were determined.
No. 35, Essex Place.—Immediately the Closing
Order was issued the owner gave instructions for this
cottage to be thoroughly repaired and put in proper
order, and as a result the Council subsequently determined
their Order.
No. 37, Essex Place.—As this house is unoccupied
and there was some difficulty in ascertaining the
names of all persons interested therein, the matter wasnot
disposed of at the close of the year.
Nos. 49 to 59, Essex Place.'—Closing Orders were
served with respect to this property, and the ownerssubsequently
submitted a statement of works which it
was proposed to execute in order to comply with the
Council's requirements. The statement was approved,.