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Dressing Sheds at Day’s Bay

Sir,—l was interested to read in •’The Dominion” the defence of the custodian of Williams Park in regard to the allegations made against the cleanliness aud adequacy of the women’s bathing shelters at Day’s Bay. He says the way they (the sheds) are used by some people accounts for any smells. I quite agree that the smells may be and probably are accounted for in this way. Surely that alone is sufficient to cause some action to be taken by the health authorities? He admits that the accommodation is inadequate, but says there is another shed .which may be used by women on Sundays and holidays. I wonder if this is generally known —I for one admit that I was unaware of the fact.

He is reported to have said that the proposal to build more accommodation for women had been on the estimates for years, but lack of finance had prevented any movement in that direction. I believe that a small charge is made for admittance to one of the men’s shelters. AY by not improve the women’s quarters also, aud make a charge for admittance? Surely in a good season this would not result in a loss to those responsible. The custodian says Day’s Bay is outside the AVellington City Council area, which prevents any assistance from that quarter. The Mayor of Eastbourne says the sheds at Day’s Bay are nothing to do with his council. In fact, the custodian has been left to reply to the allegations himself. He says the sheds are hosed out and disinfected every morning. I do not doubt this, and I do not accuse him of failing to do his duty. Such a thought never entered my head. He also says it is impossible for the sheds to be cleaned out while they are occupied. Of course it is as far as he is concerned. Why not employ a woman custodian to be in attendance at busy times? I am certain there is many a woman who would be glad of the job n return for a small remuneration.

For the same reason that the sheds cannot be cleaned while occupied, the custodian cannot know what conditions exist when the shelter is crowded with bathers, and for that reason I suggest that someone be appointed to inspect it with a view to making some improvement.—I am. etc..

A FEMALE OL* THE SPECIES. Lower Hutt, January 21.

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Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 103, 25 January 1935, Page 13

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Dressing Sheds at Day’s Bay Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 103, 25 January 1935, Page 13

Dressing Sheds at Day’s Bay Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 103, 25 January 1935, Page 13

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