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Drinking Fountains—
Blackheath.
Charlton Village.
Blackwall Lane.
There is certainly a great need for an increased number of
Sanitary Conveniences situated in different parts of the Borough.
Complaints are frequently received as to the lack of such provision,
and this is particularly noticeable at holiday times in connection
with the large number of visitors who frequent the Heath and
Greenwich Park. The public thoroughfare leading from Greenwich
Park is practically made use of as one large Sanitary Convenience,
and is thus rendered in an extremely filthy and disgusting
condition. The matter of the deficiency of this accommodation
at the Greenwich Park has been brought to the notice of the
Commissioners of H.M. Works by your Medical Officer of Health ;
they, however, disclaim all responsibility in the matter, and consider
that the provision of these Sanitary Conveniences is a matter
entirely for the public Authority.
Ice Stores and Factories. A thorough inspection of the
three premises of this character in the Borough was made during
the year, in company with Dr. Hamer, the Assistant Medical
Officer to the London County Council. Two places are used
entirely as Stores for Ice brought by ship from abroad, chiefly
Norway. The premises used for storage of the Ice were found to
be clean and in a satisfactory condition. One large Ice Factory,
which is used entirely for the manufacture of Ice, was thoroughly
inspected, and everything connected with it, including the water
supply for the manufacture, was again satisfactory.