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twenty houses where the existing ashpit was in a
bad state of repair, or where no ashpit previously
existed.
Paving of Yards.
As a result of Notices served under Clause 89
of the Council's Byelaws, the yards, and where
necessary, the side passages, of thirty-five dwelling
houses have been paved with concrete or other
durable and impervious material.
The Council have power under this Bye-law
to require the owner of any dwelling house with
which there is any yard or open space, to pave the
whole or part of such yard or open space, if
it is necessary to prevent or remedy insanitary
conditions.
The Bye-law came into force in this District
in August 1898. Since that date the yards and
open spaces of 458 dwelling houses have been
dealt with.
Drainage.
During the year the Council gave instructions
in 58 instances for the ground to be opened and
the drains examined under the provisions of
Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
The drains examined were, with two exceptions,
found to be defective, and notices were
served upon the persons responsible to repair or
reconstruct the drains as occasion required.
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