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Oaklea Passage.—22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Two roomed houses.
Rooms both 13xllx7½ with a cellar under living room.
These houses have a blank wall at back. There is no through
ventilation but they are mostly occupied by man and wife
only. One couple have one child, one couple two children,
W.C.'s. are outside the buildings. In good condition.
Oaklea Passage.—17, 18, 19, 20, 21. Four roomed houses.
11X 11½x8 Parlour.
10 X 11½ X 8 Kitchen.
11x11 x 8 Bedroom.
10 x 11 x8 ,,
No. 17 has six persons, the others all less.
Tap on main. General repairs. Paving of yards.
1 and 2, Bays Cottages.—These houses were very damp.
Damp courses inserted. Concrete under floors, and air bricks
inserted.
Drains relaid with manholes, &c.
Now in fair repair and condition.
Rooms all of fair size. Ht. 7½ feet.
Millis Cottages.—1, 2, 3, 4. Four rooms.
11X 11 X 7½ Parlour and Bedroom over.
8½x8½x7½Kitchen and Bedroom over.
General repairs and drainage attended to.
Peppers Cottages.—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. One storey buildings,
three rooms.
14 xl2x8
10½ x 10 x 8
10½ x 10 x 8
Some of the houses varied slightly in size.
There are also basement or rather cellar rooms. These
were condemned as living rooms, but allowed to be used as
wash houses, store rooms, &c. Damp courses were inserted
and the external walls repaired. Drains were opened up and