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1 must also record my approval of the satisfactory
manner iu which Messrs. Bull and Aldous, the Clerks, have
worked. They have always been willing, obliging aud paintaking.
A word of praise is also due to Mr. May, the
Dust Foreman. To his steady working and courteous
manner, the efficiency in the collection of the house refuse is,
to a great extent, due.
I also appreciate and desire to acknowledge the kind
co-operation of the other officials.
1 am, Gentleman,
Your obedient Servant,
F. W. KING,
Chief Sanitary impector.
NUISANCES.
For the detection and abatement of nuisances, the
district has been systematically inspected, especially in the
localities where they are likely to exist and recur. As
a result, the following work was carried out:—
Drainage.
Drains cleansed 258
Do. repaired or relaid 93
W.C. pans and traps provided 67
Flushing cisterns to W.C.'s repaired or
provided 138
Soilpipes repaired or renewed 22
Ventilating shafts repaired or provided 35
Cesspits and privies abolished 18
Do. do. do. emptied and cleansed 25
W.C. floors cemented 49