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House Drainage.
The drainage systems and sanitary arrangements of 55 houses
were entirely reconstructed, 65 drainage systems were repaired or
cleansed and sundry repairs were effected at 55 premises.
As the result of the application of the smoke test, 30 written
applications were made to the Local Authority for permission to
open out ground and examine the drains after twenty-four hours'
notice in writing to the occupiers of the premises. The conditions
found were duly reported to the Health Committee and notices
were served requiring the reconstruction, alteration or amendment
of the defective drains. In two instances the notices were not
complied with. The Health Committee resolved that in accordance
with the terms of the notice the work be carried out by the
Local Authority through their contractor and the costs recovered
from the respective owners. The work was duly executed on behalf
of the Council at a cost of £47 6s. 2d.