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powers to deal with have previously been somewhat doubtful,
may be brought within the scope of these sections, and enable
us to improve the condition of that class of property which is
commonly known as slums. Other parts of the Act deal with
the planning and laying out of towns, and the appointment of
Officers and Committees.
The foregoing is a brief outline of the parts which materially
affect the Sanitary Department, and I would here like to
point out that for the purpose of examination or inspection the
officer inspecting must, be authorised in writing by the Council.
Although the suggested quinquennial inspection has not
become law you will probably be required to make arrangements
for the inspection of the dwellings of the working classes
in this district at least once in that period, and although there
is no definitition of the expression of Working Classes contained
in the Act, it is generally understood to include Mechanics,
Artisanis, Labourers, Hawkers, etc. It will easily be understood
that the work will take up a considerable amount of time
of the department.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. POINTON.