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The premises demolished in preference to complying with
notices to abate nuisances were as follows:—
Ship Court 2
St. Ann's Lane 9
Great Peter Street 2
In each case the ground is still vacant.
Summonses have been issued in 38 cases with the following
results, viz.:—
Magistrate's order made to comply with Vestry's notice . 26
Withdrawn in consequence of the work being completed,
either without or after an adjournment 11
Sub judice (adjourned sine die) 1
Thirteen other summonses ordered by the Committee were not
issued in consequence of the notices being complied with
immediately the owners were aware legal proceedings were
ordered.
For noncompliance with the Magistrate's orders to abate
nuisances, in 5 instances the following fines were inflicted:—
40s., 20s., 20s., 50s., and 130s.; the lastmentioned fine was
not enforced in accordance with the suggestion of the Magistrate,
as his order was then forthwith complied with.
The Public Schools in St. John's were inspected and various
sanitary defects were found; these have since been rectified by
reconstruction of various closets, more efficient trapping of
drains, and ventilation of conveniences.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
THOMAS G. DEE.
Inspector of Nuisances.