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Lambeth 1867

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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33
THE VESTRY OF THE
Parish of St. Mary, Lambeth.
METR0P0LIs MANAGEMENT ACT,
18th & 19th Vict., Cap. 120.
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions
of the above mentioned Act. the Vestry has the entire power and control
in all matters affecting Sewers and Drains; and it is required, that before
begining to lay, or dig out, the foundation of any new House or Building, or
to re-build any House or Building, and also before making any Drain, for the
Draining, directly or indirectly, into the Sewer; seven days' Notice in writing,
shall be the person intending to build or re-build such
make such Drains, and that the work shall be done
under the survey and control of the Vestry, in such manner as they may
direct.
That in all cases of Alterations, Stoppages, Re-constructions, and Repair
of Misting Drain-, Notice shall be given to the Vestry, and their sanction
obtained, previous to the work being done.
That no Bricks, Building Materials, &c., be laid in any Street, or Lime
slacked for the purpose of making Mortar, without the same being protected,
by a proper and sufficient hoarding.
That no person, or persona, shall wheel any Truck, or Barrow, upon the
Footpath of any Road, or Street.
That all persons causing obstructions to Traffic on the Footpaths, or
Carriageways, by placing Goods, &c., thereon for sale, will be proceeded
against for such offence.
That no Pavement, or surface of any Street, shall be broken up or disturbed,
and that no Hoarding or Scaffolding shall be erected, without the
previous consent ol' the Vestry.
All Applications, Notices, and Complaints, are to be made or forwarded to
the Vestry Hall, Kennington Green, where information may be obtained on
these matters.
(By Order),
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Cleric lo the Vestry.