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Lambeth 1909
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1909
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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
During 1909, observations and enquiries have been made
in connection with smoke abatement throughout the Borough,
and 32 smoke notices have been served. In no case
was it found necessary to proceed to a summons.
Special observations were made during 1909 with reference
to St. Thomas's Hospital (Embankment), Sir Joseph
Causton, Ltd. (Clapham Road), Messrs. Beaton & Co. (33
Chapel Road, West Norwood), Hyde's Bird food Factory
(Lilford Road), Washington Laundry (Frederick Crescent),
Messrs. Hayes & Sons, Ltd. (129 Coldharbour Lane),
Messrs. Sharwood & Co., Ltd. (Offley Road), and the South
London Electric Supply Corporation, Ltd. (Bengeworth
Road).
In addition to the work carried out by the Council's Inspectors,
the L.C.C. and the Coal Smoke Abatement Society,
reported nuisances as follows:—
1. London County Council—15 letters dealing with alleged
smoke nuisances connected with:—
The Arlington Laundry Co. (Cambria Road);
Messrs. Beaton & Co. (33 Chapel Road, West Norwood);
Sir Joseph Causton, Ltd. (Clapham Road);
City & South London Railway Generating Station
(195 Clapham Road);
Messrs. Dewar & Co. (Commercial Road);
Messrs. Doulton & Co. (High Street);
General Motor Cab Co. (Brixton Road);
Messrs. Hayes & Son, Ltd. (129 Coldharbour Lane);
Lambeth Baths and Wash-houses (Kennington
Road);
Lion Brewery Co., .Ltd. (Belvedere Road);
Mr. R. K. Knapman (12 Treherne Road);
New London Brewery (Durham Street);