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The remaining part of the reference, viz.: "that of improving
the system of inspection . . . and of rendering the
general sanitary administration of the parish more efficient"
engaged the attention of the Committee at their various
sittings, the following being the recommendations which
received the approval of the Yestry, viz.:—
That having regard to the increasing age and infirmity of Inspector
Williams, he be relieved from duty as from the 31st
January, 1889, and that a competent person possessing the
necessary qualifications be appointed in his place, that it be
referred back to your Committee to define the qualifications
for the officer so to be appointed, to issue advertisements
and to select not less than four candidates for the choice of
the Yestry.
That a superannuation allowance, calculated at the rate of £52, be
granted to Inspector Williams, under the provisions of the
Act, 29 Vic., Cap 31, and that the necessary steps be taken for
confirming the same.
That each inspector be henceforth provided with a uniform, and
be required to wear the same at all times when on duty as
inspector of nuisances.
That the following be added to the duties of the inspectors, next
after No. 183
That a register of the places specified in the foregoing order
be provided for use in each inspector's district, and
that the inspector be required to enter the date of his
visit to each place so registered within 24 hours of the
time of visit, and that such registers be laid upon the
table at each ordinary meeting of the Sanitary Committee.
The Yestry on the 13th March appointed, from eight
candidates selected by the Committee, Thomas Ashdown
and Thomas George Dee to be inspectors of nuisances,
pavements, &c., vice Owen Williams, (superannuated,) and
Charles Joseph Hughes, at a salary of £120 per annum,
rising by annual increments of £5 to a maximum of £150.
Inspector Lightfoot, who had been in receipt of a salary of
£100, was also placed upon the same footing as the newly
appointed inspectors.
Other matters which engaged the attention of the Sanitary
Committee during the year may be mentioned:—
Obstruction of thoroughfares.