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the city of Victoria, that special reserves these conveniences had been set apart from dwelling houses; but no such arrangements ~ apparently having ever been contemplated, it is now too late to move in this matter, in the crowded parts of this city, without incurring heavy expenditure.
18.
Their presence in Markets is an intolerable nuisance, and should be put an end to at once.
19.
These privies are capable of improvement in construction, by which the pollution of the surrounding atmosphere might be considerably abated: and in view, the Committee consider, that all public privies should also be connected with the Sewers, not for the removal of ordure, but for the purpose of cleansing them; and that water should be led into each of them, for the purpose of thoroughly washing the floors every morning after the night soil has been removed. To prevent undue waste of water, the Key of the taps should remain with the Police.
20.
With reference to improved Construction, the important questions of Ventilation and light require the greatest consideration.
21.
The light should be exclusively from the roof, and proper ventilation could be secured by a combination of apertures under the eaves, through the windows above, and by inlets below for ground currents of air.
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With the exception of the Ventilators and one double door at each way, the walls should be...