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"Housing of the Working Classes Act.''
4 Representations were made to you under this Act,
relating to 7 houses.
The result of the action taken is that 5 houses are closed
as unfit for human habitation, and the remaining 2 are being
dealt with.
Legal proceedings were taken in respect to 2 of the houses.
It would be a great assistance towards the proper housing
of the Working Classes, if the Council would select suitable
sites and build some model dwellings of a moderate size ;
and if the building of not more than 4 houses in a block
with a passage of 10 feet wide between each block could
be insisted upon.
" Public Health Act, 187S. "
For inspections made under this Act, see tabular
statements attached.
Offensive Trades.
On complaint being laid of very offensive odours caused
in the frying of fish, I inspected the premises complained of
on 2 occasions but failed to find any nuisance.
I also inspected 3 other premises in the District where a
like trade is carried on, and found proper precautions were
used to prevent a nuisance.
Bakehouses.
In consequence of the insanitary state of one of the
Bakehouses in the District, action was taken, with the
result that the Bakehouse was repaired, altered, and made
fit for use.