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the water is liable to contamination with dust and
other dirt. Wherever practicable the cisterns
ought to be placed inside the houses, in places
having easy access for cleansing purposes.
Attention was paid to defective sinks, drains and
gullies, which are often found stopped through
inattention. In a few cottages there are still
privies, and those ought to be removed, especially
where they exist in the centre of the district and
where they are surrounded by many houses, as is
the case of the American Buildings, Broad Street.
Fowls, ducks, rabbits and pigs are frequently
found in such a dirty condition as to become a
nuisance. In this, like all other cases where insanitary
conditions were found, verbal instructions
were given and in some cases notices served, which
were complied with. Regarding numbers and
other particulars, I beg to refer to the report of
the Inspector of Nuisances.
ALMSHOUSES.
I made a special report on the condition of
those cottages in May 1895. With the exception
o; the repair of the roofing nothing was done,
although with very little outlay they can be easily
put in a sanitary condition. If no steps are taken
to remedy their sanitary defects, I shall be reluctantly
compelled to condem them as unfit for
human habitation, which would be very hard on
the few old people who have inhabited them for
many years.
The Island opposite the Sewage Works was
inspected in May, and I made the following report
to the Urban District Council:—
Gentlemen,
"According to your instructions, I