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Sanitary Administration.
During the year the expediency of getting extensive repairs
done after a conference with the landlord has been tried—this has
not proved altogether satisfactory, as there is a tendency to shirk
the carrying out in full of the specifications submitted, unless daily
and close attention is given by the Inspector, and tenants are often
admitted before the workmen are away, thus putting the former to
a good deal of inconvenience. In future the Closing Order will be
asked for straight away, and this order will be determined when the
house has been put in a fit state for human habitation.
The work of reparation has been for the most part supervised
by the Assistant Inspector whose practical knowledge of building
and plumbing has been of much service in this branch of the work
of the Health Department.
THE MALTHOUSE AREA.
Quick's Cottages—Contract sealed, purchase not completed owing
to delay with L.G.B. in sanctioning loan.
Waring's Buildings—Ditto.
Thome's Cottages—Terms agreed.
Parker's Row and Morwenha Cottages—To deal with.
Long Row—Closed by M.O.H.
Vide plan on page 42.