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decrepitness, standing upon the edge of the footpaths in whole
streets awaiting collection by the vans. These receptacles are
mostly uncovered and the contents are easily upset and spread
about by children and dogs.
In wet weather the contents of these insanitary receptacles
are allowed to become saturated with water, aud, as has
already been pointed out by other observers, the extra weight of
water means extra cost for removal. Further, improper ash
receptacles encourage the breeding of flies, and the diseases which
can be conveyed by these insects are too well known to need
repeating.
During 1920 only 106 new ashbins were provided as the
result of sanitary notices. It would appear, therefore, that the
only means of removing this serious nuisance is by dealing with
whole streets at one time, and now that good galvanized iron
ashbins can be procured at reasonable prices this work should be
proceeded with at once.
The work of' collecting house refuse is carried out very
regularly in the Borough. This fact is shown by the very few
complaints received from householders. Upon enquiry it is
usually found that the cause of non-collection is one outside the
control of the collectors, and is due to default on the part of the
householder.
INCREASE OF RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST
(RESTRICTIONS) ACTS
28 applications were received during the year from tenants
for certificates under Section 2, Sub-section 2, of the above Act.
3 of the applications were irregular and 1 tenant removed
from Kingston immediately after making the application for a
certificate. These 4 cases were not proceeded with.
The premises were subjected to a careful inspection in each
case and 21 certificates were issued to tenants and 3 applications
were refused.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
There are several houses of this class in the Town. Sanitary
defects are usually numerous owing to the class of property and
tenant, but the powers contained in the existing Bye-laws have
been found to be adequate to obtain the removal of any sanitary
defects up to the present,