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SMOKE NUISANCE.
There has been very little cause for complaint during the year, as
unfortunately, many factory chimneys are not now in use. One serious
nuisance occurred, and although the height of the shaft was increased, the
nuisance was not abated, as there were fumes being emitted that were a
serious nuisance to the inhabitants in the vicinity.
However, proper plans have since been submitted for erecting a plant to
deal with the smoke and also the fumes, and the same is now under
construction.
GIPSIES.
These Nomads, as usual, have given us a deal of trouble during the year,
and while they are allowed to roam about scot-free without paying rates and
taxes, will continue to do so. There are a few good, clean gipsies, who
occasionally visit the district and stay for a night, but most of those who hang
about the district are decidedly filthy in person and habits.
Proceedings were instituted against three; one was fined £3 and ordered
to vacate the land, and two failed to appear and warrants were issued for their
arrest, but up to the present, they have not been seen.
DRAINAGE.
During the year, besides the ordinary work of repairs and drainage to
property, the main and branch drains were reconstructed in the following
roads:—
Tillottson Road 19 bouses.
West Street 21 ,,
Chauncey Street 9 ,,
Victoria Road 4 ,,
Raynham Road 34 „
Beamish Road 12 ,,
Bounces Road 12 „
Total 111
and in connection with these, the whole of the soil and ventilating pipes were
tested, and where found defective, were either repaired or renewed. Waste pipes
were also repaired, and in some instances, where necessary, new traps were
provided.