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premises used as a workshop had been made by roofing in a
part of the yard and enclosing the water closet. Notice was
served, and the use of the building for a workshop discontinued.
June 1st.—At this meeting he reported relative to the
complaint which had been made with reference to Messrs.
Ransome's Dock, and in respect of which it was stated the
stench proceeding therefrom had been the cause of illness of
certain persons employed upon buildings in course of erection
near the dock in question; that the dock had been kept under
constant observation, and upon a recent inspection there were
found to be decaying carcases of three animals upon the surface
of the water, from which most offensive smells emanated, that
he had subsequently seen Messrs. Ransome's manager with
a view to the dock being cleansed, and the removal of the
offensive carcases, etc. from the water. The dock was emptied
on the following Sunday morning, and although there was a
considerable quantity of mud at the bottom, no nuisance arose
therefrom. The dock has been kept under close observation
since the date of the complaint, and no further nuisance had been
detected.
He also submitted report with reference to Messrs.
Ransome's Engineering Works to the effect that some 105 men
were employed, for which the sanitary conveniences consisted of
an iron trough 10+12 feet in length, in most offensive condition,
and without proper water supply, that two further iron trough
closets were provided, having lever plug outlets, and supplied
with water by means of a 3/4 inch ball valve. It was understood
that the troughs were emptied only once per day. The conveniences
for the office staff were found to be in good condition
and of more recent construction.
The Committee gave directions that proper and sufficient
water closet accommodation should be provided, and the works
were subsequently carried out, and a portion of the drains relaid