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but the dwelling houses have not since been rendered fit
for human habitation. The question of the demolition
of these buildings will engage the attention of your
Council during the ensuing year.
The other houses inspected were found to be in fair
repair. The special points observed when inspecting
these are as follows
(1) The arrangements for preventing contamination
of the water supply were in all cases satisfactory.
(2) The closet accommodation was generally speaking
good. In a few cases cracked pans and
broken seats were discovered, but were quickly
repaired on notice being given to the owners.
The fhislies were in some cases found out of
order but were promptly repaired.
(3) No defects in the drainage of these houses came
under our notice.
(4) Generally speaking there is plenty of light and
free circulation of air in the cottages. In
several instances dampness was found. This
is in most cases due to leaky stack pipes or
roofs. These were repaired on representations
being made to the owners. Cleanliness depends
to a large extent on the tenant. With few
exceptions this was satisfactory.
(5) The paving, drainage and sanitary condition of
the yards and outhouses belonging to or occupied
with the dwelling houses were in most
cases good. A few representations were made
which were attended to.
(G) Most of the cottages have sanitary dustbins. The
brick ones are not satisfactory, and are gradually
diminishing.