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Scavenging and House Refuse Removal.—This work
is carried out efficiently by the Council under the supervision of the
Surveyor. No complaints have been received as to the general condition
of cleanliness of our roads.
In view of the large and increasing Motor Traffic observed, considerably
increased watering of the roadways in the summer months is very
desirable to allay dust, and prevent the pollution of milk and the contamination
of foods exposed for sale.
A weekly collection of house refuse is carried out over the whole
District and disposed of at the Destructor.
All householders are supposed to be supplied by the landlords with
dust-bins, in conformity with the Bye-Laws, but the provision is
more honoured in the breach than in its observance. The necessary
pressure to effect this is still lacking.
Sanitary Inspection of District.—The following indicates
the nature and amount of work carried out during the year by the
Sanitary Inspectors:—
No. of inspections made 6,425
No. of nuisances detected 2,260
No. of complaints received 1,847
Informal notices served 2,532
Complied with 1,870
Statutory notices served 46
Complied with 42
The number of complaints received as compared with previous years
is very noticeable, and is an index to the conditions prevailing due to
the neglect of the usual repairs neglected during the war period.
Premises and Occupations which can be controlled
by Bye-Laws or Regulations.—These consist of 15 Slaughterhouses,
44 Bakeries, 12 Cowsheds, 81 Milkshops, 38 Fishfriers and
Curers, and 12 Rag and Bone Dealers. There are Bye-Laws and
Regulations In respect of these. There are no Common Lodging-houses,
nor are regulations in respect of underground sleeping-rooms required.
Elementary Schools.—A systematic survey of all these was
made. Owing to the conditions existing, 1914-18, the usual repairs and
decorations were largely in abeyance, but considerable headway has
since been made to put the premises in good condition. Any defects
found upon inspection were reported to the Education Committee, who
gave instructions that the requirements of the Public Health Authority
should be carried out.