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Wednesday, November 21, 1973

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

Three pre-war buildings in Central District were today declared

to be in a dangerous condition by the Building Authority.

They are located at Nos. 24 and 26 Hillier Street and No, 6A

Burd Street. At the same time, No. 51 Jervois Street was declared liable

to become dangerous.

In a statement, the Principal Government Building Surveyor said

these buildings were inspected as part of a comprehensive survey in the

area following a complaint.

"Bulges and fractures in the load bearing blue brick walls were

observed in Nos. 24 and 26 Hillier Street and 6A Burd Street, and it is

considered that there is a risk of failure leading to a collapse. Iz

addition, a considerable amount of seriously defective timber to floors

was noted," he said.

He added that there were indications of movement to the brickwork

at the rear of No. 51 Jervois Street and there was a danger of failure

during or after the demolition of No. 6A Burd Street.

Notices of intention to apply for closure orders were posted on

the buildings today. The applications will be heard in Victoria District

Court on December 19 at 9.30 a.m,

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