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macadam, plascom, or simple tarring has been laid down to
prevent dust and mud. Watering is carried out daily in
Summer, Sundays included. A special tank van is used for
flushing sewers. This is used with greater frequency in
Summer weather. The road surfaces compare very favourably
with those in neighbouring districts, and the clean hard
surface must to some extent diminish the amount of fog and
enables people to get about in wet weather with much less
discomfort and liability to colds.
HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING ACT.
Notes on Houses reported in year 1912.
Cowleaze Road.—No. 23.—This house has been thoroughly
repaired, and a new scullery with small bedroom over, has
been built. The drainage has been relaid with inspection
chambers and the ground area has been laid in concrete with
new flooring. Damp courses were put in. The house is now
fit for habitation. Closing order has been removed.
Hawks Road.—Six old houses. Closing order served 28th
January. These are being used as a builders store and
advertisement station. The approach by the side passage
has been closed by a locked gate.
Fairfield, N.—These houses have been put into fair
condition. They are now habitable but not very first rate.
Waller's Cottages.—1, 2, 3, 4, 5. These houses have been
closed. The property is for sale.
1913.
The further inspection of the district known as the
Bittoms has been proceeded with.
Berry Cottage.—Six roomed house, 10x9½x7 four rooms,
two rooms 12 x 7 X 7. General repairs carried out.