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Under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890,
the premises, No. 44, Sardinia Street, and a room over the
stable in the rear of No. 22, Little Wild Street, have been
closed as unfit for human habitation, and the premises
No. 66, Castle Street, which were closed in the year 1897,
having been made fit for human habitation, have been
reopened.
In two instances it was found necessary to take
proceedings before police magistrates for the abatement of
smoke nuisances.
Lodging House Regulations.
Number of houses on the Register 617
Notices to abate breaches served 287
Proceedings taken 11
Closing of Public Ways.
During the year orders were, with the consent of the
Board, made by the Justices for the closing of Lascelles
Place and Lascelles Court, Broad Street.
Drinking Fountains and Cattle Troughs.
During the year the Board resumed the custody and
maintenance of the drinking fountains in the District.
Employees' Holiday.
The usual outing of the Board's Employees took place
on the 24th June, 1899. The Board made a grant of £10,
in addition to the men's wages, and were gratified to
receive in due course from the Engineer a report stating
that the outing had been much appreciated, and the whole
arrangements had passed off satisfactorily.
HENRY C. JONES,
May, 1900. Clerk to the Board.