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thereby to the dampness of basement walls. The refuse of the
establishment—kept in a large open pit exposed to sun and
rain—was very offensive.
Much work had been done by the owners from time to
time to improve the condition of the premises, but it was work
badly advised, and badly executed, and therefore without
beneficial result.
Under my instructions the whole of the drains under the
houses have been removed, and one common drain constructed
extending through the back yards into the side street (Dunloe
Street). Immediately within the premises this drain is fitted
with an interception trap and inspection chamber, thus shutting
off all danger from sewer gas, and giving facility for removal
of stoppages without trouble. The filth under and around the
waterclosets was removed, and its place supplied with dry lime
rubbish, and the closets fitted on my improved plan with
concrete floors, and open spaces under seats. Water has been
laid on direct from the main. A large part of the ground at
the rear of the premises has been substantially paved with
cement concrete, thus protecting the lower walls from damp,
and two of my improved dust bins have been constructed.
The whole of these rather extensive alterations and
improvements have been effeeted in the most satisfactory
manner.
HAMMOND SQUARE, BOARD SCHOOL.
Attention having been directed to the condition of the
"Caretaker's house," the following Special Report was presented
to the Sanitary Committee."
"Gentlemen,
"On Wednesday, 23 September, my attention was
called to the insanitary condition of the house occupied by
the Caretaker of the Hammond Square Board School, and
I beg to report, as follows:—
"1.—The house was built about 8 or 9 years ago on
the site of some old cottages and their water closets.