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structed. In the latter duty much energy and judgment
were called for.
ARTIZANS DWELLINGS IMPROVEMENT ACT, (Torrens').
—The dwelling's known as Moira Place have been
reported under the powers of this Act, by the Medical
Officer of Health, to be in a condition dangerous to health,
and unfit for human habitation; further proceedings are
now pending.
METROPOLIS LOCAL MANAGEMENT ACT.—The Sanitary
Authorities during the past year have been obliged, in
several instances, to direct men in their employ to enter
premises, remove dangerous drains and construct new
ones. Neglect on the part of owners of dwellings has
necessitated these proceedings. This peremptory action is
only adopted in cases where sewage has dangerously
accumulated: for example, under the floors of inhabited
houses or flooding the yards; and where repeated applications
for the removal of the dangerous nuisance have been
disregarded; or where the work has been so badly done and
protracted; it. was beyond question that the dangerous conditions
were not removed, and that the Owner would not
carry out the orders of the Local Authority.
CONSTANT WATER SUPPLY.—The constant service has now
been in operation throughout the parish for more than
twelve months. No complaint has been lodged against
it, excepting of bursting of supply pipes; during
the last six months these complaints have been few.
The supply is evidently abundant. Cisterns and butts,
which are usually found dirty and dilapidated, are still
retained in many premises; but they are being removed
by degrees, by order of the Sanitary Authority.
SMALL POX.—68 cases of small pox were reported to the
Sanitary Department; some of the infected persons were