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Sashes repaired in 72 ,,
Walls and ceilings cleansed, whitened and repaired
throughout in 434 „
Ditto ditto ditto in part . in 164 „
Ventilation provided under ground floor in 56 „
"Water-closets, limewhited in 383 ,,
Water-closets (foul and dilapidated) cleansed and
repaired in 611 „
Water restored or newly laid on to water-closets . . in 570 „
Obstructions in water-closets removed in 63 „
Yards and areas limewhited in 433 „
Dust bins provided in 265 „
Dust bins repaired in 32 ,,
Yards paved imperviously with stone or cement
concrete in 571 ,,
Yard paving repaired, and rendered impervious . . in 59 „
Areas paved imperviously with stone or cement
concrete in 9 ,,
Sculleries ditto ditto in 111 „
Sashes provided to give ventilation in 5 „
Making a total of 5249 separate nuisances dangerous to
health abated.
To ensure the work done being as far as possible of a durable
character, many re-inspections had to be made, and 272 letters were
written, which took up much time, resulting, however, in the Owners
having their work generally well done. A few instances may be
mentioned in detail, to show the manner of procedure, and the
nature of the work accomplished.
CALVERT STREET, 24 houses.—The yards and areas of these
houses were very defectively paved with soft bricks, lying
imbedded in filth. The drains were very defectively laid,
and caused thereby recurring stoppages. The water-closets
were generally without water, and consequently very foul.
The back walls of the basement rooms of the five houses on