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By-laws and Regulations which have been made in connection
therewith under the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Miik-shops
Orders, 1885-86-99. Such duties were carried out by the
London County Council previous to the passing of the London
Government Act, 1899. During 1909, 110 action has been
taken in regard to infringement of By-laws before the
Magistrate.
Two Cowhouses have changed hands during 1909, viz.,
6 Coral Street to William Owen, and 36 Tracey Street to
Mrs. Annie Evans.
DRAINAGE CASES.
1. Drainage Work Improperly Carried Out.
(a) 68 York Road, Westminster Bridge Road.
At 68 York Road, Westminster Bridge Road, a soil pipe
was reconstructed, contrary to the by-laws of the London
County Council, in that the soil pipe was not properly ventilated
and that no notice had been given to the Sanitary
Authority of the proposed work. The owner was communicated
with, and a letter was received from him expressing
regret for the action of his builders, who appeared to have
acted bona-fide and in ignorance of the by-laws. The work
has since been altered and carried out in accordance with
the by-laws and to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Inspector,
and under the circumstances no further action was taken.
(b) 31 Lothian Road, Brixton.
A ventilating pipe was constructed at No. 31 Lothian Road,
in such a way as to contravene the by-laws of the London
County Council, but the work was done in ignorance. the
joints were leaded so that it would be possible to take the
pipe down without breaking it. A letter was sent to the
builder, stating that no further action would be taken in the