BOROUGH SANITATION.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2392, 14 February 1922, Page 3

BOROUGH SANITATION.

HEALTH OFFICER-’S REPORT. DISGUSTING PRACTICE EXPOSED. At last night’s Borough Council meeting the Health Department wi’ote, stating that the system of collecting rubbish at present in vogue in the borough is not satisfactory, more especially in the business area of the town, and recommending weekly collection of refuse from that area. It was decided to hold the matter over in the meantime. A letter was read from the Health Inspector, stating that while visiting Foxton he had received several complaints re nightsoil service. The service should be strictly weekly which was not so in some cases. Cr. Martin asked if anyone was allowed to bury nightsoil in their gardens within the nightsoil area. The Mayor informed him that this was not allowed.

Cr. Martin went on to say that he had evidence of one case of- a man, an employee of the Council, who should know better, who was doing so. The man in question, alleged Cr. Martin, informed the sanitary contractor not to call, as he “emptied his tin to fertilise the garden, as it grew fine cabbages.” He would like to know if the Health Officer was doing his duty in this particular case?

Cr. Smith said he was very pleased with the work the Health Officer had been doing. There had been a great improvement in the town, particularly in the business area, since he had been round. It was decided to instruct the sanitary contractor to carry out his work in accordance with the suggestions of the Health Officer.