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up portions of the road and taken away quantities of dirt, and it is further
hoped that they will immediately place the whole length of the road in proper
repair. The asphalted footpath in Church Grove is in a very defective state ;
it is perfectly worn out, and the holes constitute a danger to passengers,
especially in the night. Some of the cul-de-sac roadways are also in an
insanitary condition, especially that of the back of the Terrace leading into
Church Grove and the yard round May's Cottages. Whilst on this point, I beg
to call your attention to the landing-stage and the land adjoining west of
Kingston Bridge. It is a quagmire, and the horses have great difficulty to get
along with their heavy loads. This portion of the roadway is also in a very
insanitary condition.
Nuisances.
The Inspector of Nuisances reports that—
27 complaints were received.
125 houses inspected.
36 statutory orders reissued.
9 houses provided with Company's water.
9 flush cisterns supplied to w.c.'s.
12 drains unstopped and repaired.
3 drains reconstructed.
7 drains new laid.
3 cesspools abolished.
8 rooms fumigated.
9 new dust-bins provided.
Nuisances abated.
10 from accumulation of refuse.
2 from foul pigs.
4 from various causes.
Dust and House Refuse.
Seventeen complaints of non-removal of house-refuse were received, and
they were promptly attended to. The refuse of this and other districts is
being carted into the Home Park, for the purpose of filling up depressions
near the entrance. It is to be hoped the work will be completed before the
summer, and the adjoining ditch piped. It is anticipated the authorities of
Hampton Court will cover the refuse from time to time with mould, and so
prevent as far as possible an evil which might become a source of danger to
health.
Water Supply.
The supply of the Grand Junction Water Company was very satisfactory
during the year.
Slaughter Houses.
They have been from time to time inspected, and found in a good
condition.
Dairies, Cowsheds, and Bakehouses.
All have been periodically inspected, and have been found in a satisfactory
condition.
Drainage and Sewerage.
A number of new houses have, during the year, been connected with the
main sewers, and in all cases manholes have been inserted adjoining the
respective roadways, and the drains tested with water. Several old houses