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The result of representations of extensive dilapidations
for actions under Section 28 was not therefore encouraging,
and it was found more efficacious to deal with conditions
which were nuisances under the appropriate sections, and
to represent under Section 28 other conditions, such as
defective windows and doors, cooking stoves and washing
arrangements, which, added together, render the dwelling
not in all respects fit for human habitation.
This was found much more successful and has been
continued since.
No representation as to unhealthy areas was made
during the year.
Reference to Byelaws as to tents, vans, sheds, &c., and
to underground rooms used as sleeping rooms, will be found
on page
APPENDICES AS TO HOUSING
CONDITIONS.
1. General.
Estimated population, for birth rate 36,406
„ „ for death rate 36,077
General death rate 10.61
Tuberculosis death rate 0.83
Infantile mortality, per 1000 births 58.2
Number of dwelling houses of all classes 6,832
Number of working class dwelling houses 3,768
Number of new working class dwellings
erected during 1920 9
2. Unfit Dwelling Houses.
1. Inspection.
(1) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 207