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Mortuary.—Three hundred and forty-seven (347) bodies were deposited at the Mortuary,
inquests being held on 160 of that number. Bodies deposited pending burial (all non-infectious)
numbered 93.
Trade Nuisances.—Twenty-four complaints were received during the year, those relating
to manure numbering 9.
Notice was given by the Council under Section 36 (2) of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891, requiring the removal of manure or other refuse matter from mews, stables, etc.,
twice in every week during the months of May to September. No difficulty was found to
arise in connection with such periodical removal.
Rag and Bone Dealers.—In December, 1928, there were 12 rag and bone dealers in the
Borough, 2 having closed down during the year.
On the 20th of June new London County Council bye-laws came into operation. These
regulated the sale or distribution of articles of food, toys or balloons in connection with the
operations of a rag and bone dealer.
Smoke Control.—During 1928, 29 trade premises were kept under observation for the
detection of black smoke. These premises were watched on 343 occasions, occupying 131
hours.
Smoke of all descriptions was noted during 63½ hours, the duration of " black " smoke
being only 3¼ hours.
Fifteen complaints relating to the emission of smoke were received during the year.
Two Statutory Notices were served and four Written Intimations, together with numerous
informal communications, were made.
FOULING OF PUBLIC FOOTWAYS BY DOGS.
The following bye-law was made by the Council on the 29th July, 1924, for the good rule
and government of the Borough:—
No person being in charge of a dog in any street or public place and having the dog on
a lead shall allow or permit such dog to deposit its excrement upon the public footway.
Any person offending against this bye-law shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding
40 shillings.
This bye-law shall cease to be in force after the first day of August, 1926, unless a
bye-law confirming and continuing its provisions has been duly made and come into force
before that date.
In July, 1926, the bye-law was adopted permanently by the Council.
This bye-law is enforced by the Medical Officer of Health and his staff. Active assistance
is given by the police, the Home Secretary having intimated in June, 1928, as a result of
representations from the Council, that the police had been instructed to report to the Council
such offences against the bye-law as come to their notice in the course of their ordinary duties.
During 1928 one prosecution was instituted, which resulted in the defendant being fined
the sum of ten shillings. Numerous verbal warnings to offenders were also given. The
publicity which has been given to the bye-law has had good effect in causing many dog-owners
to be more careful. One minor difficulty in enforcing the bye-law is that an offender cannot
be compelled to divulge his identity, and cannot be given in charge as the police do not enforce
the bye-law.
Notices concerning the bye-law were frequently posted on shingle-bins throughout the
Borough.
CANAL BOATS ACTS, 1877 and 1884.
By virtue of the Local Government Board Regulations of May 17th, 1878, the Paddington
Borough Council is one of the Registration Authorities for the Regent's and Grand Junction
Canals. The Medical Officer of Health is the Examining Officer for the purpose of the
Regulations.
Mr. C. S. Wansbrough acted as Canal Boats' Inspector during the year.