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in question of the water would get access to the put water to in frequenting a privy, the Board think that much time is required to get acquainted.
The Board would point out that there does not seem to be a requirement as to open space in the that which will practically be a pail-closet into communication with a drain or sewer.
and that for disposal of the remainder it is undesirable to bring the interior of new buildings so as to ensure through ventilation of the moveable receptacle.
The Board have assumed that the term "privy" in clauses 47-51 has much the same meaning as it has in this country, and under the Public Health Act, 1875.
The requirement as to open space in front of new buildings appears limited. Possibly it's limitation may be due to circumstances of local which they are unacquainted.
Clauses 73 and 74. The Board assume that the provisions referred to in these clauses account for the omission from the Ordinance of any definite requirements as to the proper construction, ventilation etc. of house drains, dwellings from front to back and vice versa.
In conclusion, the Board direct me to say that the powers of the Surveyor-General appear to be so carefully preserved as to be applied wherever there may be doubt.
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