BOARD OF HEALTH.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 882, 23 April 1877, Page 3

BOARD OF HEALTH.

Monday, April 23. The Board met after the conclusion of the Drainage Board meeting, Mr Hobbs in the chair. The report of the Inspector of Nuisances was read. He reported having visited Philipstown recently, and found that it was necessary that the pan system should be int reduced. Some discussion ensued as to the re-engage-ment of the Inspector of Nuisances, and ultimately Mr Duncan moved “ That Mr Pearce be re-appointed as Inspector Nuisances at a salary of £2OO per year for six months, and t hat lie be requested to furnish to the board a systematic account of house to house inspection. Mr Tancrcd seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The Inspector’s report was considered, and it was resolved that the question of the pan system being introduced into Philipstown be referred to the Sanitary Committee. A letter tvus read calling the attention of the Inspector of Nuisances to the existence of a pig stye on the Carlton Mill Road within the limits. The matter had been disposed of by the Inspector by giving notice to the owner. A letter was read from the Heathcote Road Board calling attention to the bad state of the drains in Avonville.

The matter was referred to the Inspector. A letter was read from Mr Gorton, calling attention to the nuisance caused by a closet being placed within eight feet of his bedroom window. Owing to this there had been illness in his family caused by the vicinity complained of.

The report of the health officer of the Board was read. It was resolved that a letter be sent to Mr Gorton, informing him that the building was not now used as a closet. If evidence was forthcoming of it being used, the Board woidd take steps to immediately have it removed. Respecting the existence of Mr Hancock’s soap works in Newtown, the medical officer reported having inspected them and found them scrupulously clean. A petition, signed by forty residents, was read, asking the Board to take steps to abate tiie nuisance caused by the soap and candle manufactory. It was resolved that the solicitors of the Board bo instructed to fake proceedings against Mr Hancock under clause 78 of the Public Health Act as requested by petition of residents. Permission was granted to Mr Stanford to carry on business as a tanner and currier, it being pointed out to him that he had laid himself open to a penalty of £SO by not obtaining permission before starting his business. A letter was read from the residents of Harris street, asking the protection of the Board against the works committee of the City Council. The letter stated that a drain had been made at the end of the street to endeavour to force the water up a hill four feet high. The water was now running under the houses, and would bo a fertile cause of disease. The matter was referred to the inspector. The Board then adjourned.