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During the warmer months of the year, the courts, alleys, and
crowded streets were frequently flushed with carbolic water; the
same was also used in watering the roads.
Inspectors' Work.—The excellent work carried out by the
Inspectors is well shown in the returns. Nuisances in respect of
which notices have been served and work done to abate the same, in
1, 2 and 3 Wards, in 1887: —
225 water-closets provided with water supply.
103 water-closets provided with new pans or old ones cleaned.
194 defective drains remelied. 67 of which were entirely reconstructed,
necessitating the inspecting of about 4,090 feet of 9 in.
and 6 in. pipe.
94 dirty houses cleaned.
107 gully traps provided in lieu of bell traps.
120 defective pavings remedied.
80 dust-bins provided or repaired.
13 defective roofs repaired.
2 underground kitchens emptied or made to comply with the
quirements of the Act.
31 cases of overcrowding abated.
40 accumulations of rubbish removed.
72 deficient water supplies increased.
11 nuisances from keeping animals abated.
3 cesspools abolished.
8 dead bodies removed from rooms where persons live.
3 deficient water-closet accommodation increased or number of
occupiers in houses diminished.
4 smoke nuisances abated.
8 nuisances from percolation of water.