168. The following list shows some of the work done during the year by, or under the supervision of the Sanitary Department (items 1-4) and the building branch of the Public Works Department (items 5-10).
Nature of Work. No. of Cases 1933. 1934. 1. Obstructions removed from open spaces. 469 458 2. Obstructions to light and ventilation removed 824 1,604 3. Rat holes stopped 842 1,119 4. Water closets installed in private buildings 3,365 1,415 5. Houses demolished (domestic) 130 72 6. Houses demolished (non-domestic) 2 33 7. Houses erected (domestic) 1,025 420 8. Houses erected (non-domestic) 19 99 9. Houses re-constructed (domestic) 196 10. Houses re-constructed (non-domestic)169. The City of Victoria for the area it occupies is over-housed and grossly over-populated. In certain districts a great deal of improvement has been brought about but in some 200 acres where there are approximately 1,000 persons to the acre sanitary conditions are bad.
170. The position as regards housing in Victoria has been explained in the introduction to this report. The situation is at the same time a sanitary problem, a social problem and an economic problem. Victoria is the centre of attraction for the stream of immigrants from China, most of whom are poor people who live from hand to mouth. Accommodation is limited but the people must find shelter somewhere. A cubicle rents for ten dollars per month, a bed in the passage costs three to four dollars, food costs at least six dollars and the average earnings of a coolie are about eighteen dollars.
171. There is no space to build further houses and demolition means an increase of concentration in the houses that remain.
172. One hopeful sign is that the people are being more and more attracted by Kowloon, Praya East and North Point where concentration is much less marked and where there is room for extension.
173. The following plan shows the dimensions of the model type of house designed by the Public Works Department. Provided there be sufficient space in front and behind in the way of street and back lane and provided the occupants keep the building clean and free from obstruction to light and ventilation there is no reason why they should not live a healthy life.
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168. The following list shows some of the work done during the year by, or under the supervision of the Sanitary Depart- ment (items 1-4) and the building branch of the Public Works Department (items 4-10).
Nature of Work.
No. of Cases 1933. 1934.
1. Obstructions removed from open spaces.
469
458
2. Obstructions to light and ventilation
removed
824
1,604
3. Rat holes stopped
842
1,119
4. Water closets installed in private
buildings
3,365
1,415
5. Houses demolished (domestic)
130
72
6. Houses demolished (non-domestic)
2
33
7. Houses erected (domestic)
1,025
420
8. Houses erected (non-domestic)
19
99
9. Houses re-constructed (domestic)..
196
10. Houses re-constructed (non-domestic)...
169. The City of Victoria for the area it occupies is over housed and grossly over-populated. In certain districts a great deal of improvement has been brought about but in some 200 acres where there are approximately 1,000 persons to the acre sanitary conditions are bad.
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170. The position as regards housing in Victoria has been explained in the introduction to this report. The situation is at the same time a sanitary problem, a social problem and an economic problem. Victoria is the centre of attraction for the stream of immigrants from China, most of whom are poor people who live from hand to mouth. Accommodation is limited but the people must find shelter somewhere. A cubicle rents for ten dollars per month, a bed in the passage costs three to four dollars, food costs at least six dollars and the average earnings of a coolie are about eighteen dollars.
171. There is no space to build further houses and demolition means an increase of concentration in the houses that remain.
172. One hopeful sign is that the people are being more and more attracted by Kowloon, Praya East and North Point where concentration is much less marked and where there is room for extension.
173. The following plan shows the dimensions of the model type of house designed by the Public Works Department. Pro- vided there be sufficient space in front and behind in the way of street and back lane and provided the occupants keep the building clean and free from obstruction to light and ventilation there is no reason why they should not live a healthy life.
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