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gradually getting more and more surrounded by
houses, and therefore more and more valuable as a
breathing space.
Roundwood Park is 26¼ acres in extent, and
much used as a promenade. The view from the
Mound is extensive and fine; the air fresh and
exhilarating.
NEW HOUSES.
In different parts of the district plans for laying
out new building estates have been approved, and
are being rapidly developed, and covered with
houses. During the year 1498 plans for new houses
were approved as having complied with the Bye-laws.
All buildings in course of construction are kept
under the continual observation of the Building
Inspectors, and the drainage is tested with the water
test before being covered up.
EXEMPTION FROM INCOME-TAX.
I have been requested on various occasions by
landlords to visit houses occupied by two or more
families with a view to giving a certificate so that
they may be exempt from Inhabited House Duty
under Section 26 of the Customs and Inland Revenue
Act, 1890, On several occasions I have been unable