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PETITIONER'S STATEMENT IN DEFENCE.
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On Tuesday, 22nd April,between 2,30 and 4.30 p.n.
inspecting, and delivering licensed premises rent receipts on the :
district. On my rounds I visited Tsui Loong Lane, which is off
Queen's Road East, entrance at No. 51, Queen's Road East, re dump-
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ing of refuse into lane from the upper floors of houses 47
Queen's Road East, which was complained of by Mr. Chapman, Govern-
ment Assessor, in the latter part of last year. Dust bin notices
have been served on these houses on all floors, and were complied
with last year. As the offence was still being committed from
the upper floors, I looked up to see if there were any signs of
refuse adhering to the balconies of these houses, to try and lo-
cate the persons who were offending. I noticed a new wooden
partition extending the whole length of the balcony with a heavy
sunblind supported by the eves of the gutters at 51, Queen'a
Road East, third floor. As this is a contravention of section 175
of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance; also these houses
not being provided with a yard, the lane to rear is allowed to count as open space, and the rear portion of the house must not
in any way be obstructed. I went up to this floor, knocked at the door, and asked permission of a Portuguese woman to inspect the premises, or kitchen and rear balcony. This was granted. I went through the flat to the kitchen and balcony, and pointed out to her that the partition obstructing the light and air of the
I also found a Chinese bed premises would have to be removed. in the kitchen, which is contrary to section 140 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance if the kitchen is used for cook-
ing purpos96. She informed me that it was not always used, as
she had her food cooked at a restaurant close by, but admitted