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and on completion of the specified works, the Closing
Orders were determined.
Nos. 61 and 63, Essex Place.—The usual representation
was made with respect to the insanitary condition
of these dwellings. Closing Orders were made
and the property was demolished without the service
of demolition orders.
No. 175, Devonshire Road.—Complaint was made
by the occupier of this house and, owing to the very
insanitary state of the premises, representation under
"the Housing, Town Planning, &c., Act, 1909, was
made to the Council. The owners gave instructions
for the execution of the necessary work, and the
Closing Order has since been determined.
No. 20, Fisher's Lane.-The walls, ceilings and
flooring of this house were in a generally dilapidated
state, there was no through ventilation, the watercloset
was dilapidated, and other sanitary defects
existed. A Closing Order was issued, but the dwelling
has now been put into a state fit for human habitation.
Nos. 6 and 8, Wood Street.—Closing Orders were
made with respect to these two cottages, and the
property has since been purchased by the owner of
the adjoining houses, who has signified his intention
of carrying out any necessary work, as required by
the Council.
Nos. 495-513, High Road.—This property was in a
generally dilapidated and insanitary state; thepantiled