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Act have been fully occupied, and are kept in repair by the
Council's own staff under the supervision of the Surveyor.
Thirty-seven houses have been inspected under the
provisions of the Housing and Town Planning Act, but I
have not found it necessary to make any representations to
the Council.
Two of these were in a filthy condition, and were at once
cleansed by the owners.
In addition to the above a large number of houses have
been inspected, and nuisances arising from defects in the
buildings, defective roofs, gutters and rain pipes; defective
and choked drains, dirty rooms, defective or dirty closets,
refuse, &c. have been remedied; particulars of which will be
found in the report of the Inspector of Nuisances.
The question of house accommodation for the working
classes was carefully investigated during the year; and it
was found that about twenty houses were vacant; the rents
of these varying from 4/6 to 8/6 per week, inclusive.
Two cases of overcrowding were reported and were
promptly abated.
Milk Supply.
The milk produced in the district is insufficient for the
needs of the inhabitants, and a large quantity is imported by
rail and from neighbouring districts.
There are three cowkeepers in the district, who keep an
average number of 100 milch cows which are grazed during
the greater portion of the year; but this number is being
lowered, as one farmer is reducing his herrl considerably.
The cattle are inspected quarterly by the Council's
Veterinary Surgeon for the purpose of detecting any case of