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central part of the square contained not a garden, but two rows of
cottages. The cottages on the east side, Nos. 13 to 23, were
exceedingly small, without thorough ventilation, and very dilapidated.
Notices were therefore served by order of the Vestry, requiring these
cottages to be closed as unfit for human habitation. On receipt of
notices, the owner complied at once with the requirements, and
anticipated the further action of the Vestry, by also closing those on
the west and south sides, and the two rows in the centre of the square,
subsequently demolishing and carting away the whole of the cottages,
numbering 22.
This demolition leaves an open piece of land in the midst of a
densely crowded district, well adapted for the purposes of a recreation
ground for children.
CORONET STREET.
Nos. 6, 8, 10, 12, 14. These were old 3-roomed houses, the
condition of which had become dangerous, they were therefore closed
under the Vestry's order, and subsequently taken down and carted
away.
RED LION STREET.
Nos. 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54. These were
very small two-roomed cottages, several of which were in a dangerous
condition; they were therefore closed under the Vestry's notice, and
subsequently taken down and carted away.
NOTIFICATION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES ACT.
Since the above Act came into operation on the 31st October,
1889, 499 cases have been notified, making, with 173 previously dealt
with, 672 cases. Each case has been enquired into and dealt with,
either by simple fumigation of premises, or in addition by removal and
disinfection in the Vestry's oven of bedding and 11a textile articles; and
in many premises by the rectification of drains, and other insanitary
conditions, as occasion required.