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water. Hence it is not possible, from any samples of water only, to draw any
definite conclusion as to the amount of tar with which they have been in
contact.
W. J. Atkinson Butterfield.
June 1st, 1904.
As a result of the judgment obtained, and the further
evidence of pollution of which the Company received information,
they took necessary measures to remedy the nuisance.
Important structural works were carried out by the Company
in order to prevent the offending products, resulting from
the manufacture of water gas, gaining admission to the River
Pool as it passes through their works.
We have reason to believe that there will be no recurrence
of the nuisance.
BALLAST FIRES.
Complaints were received of a nuisance arising from the
burning of clay and earth in Normanton Street. On investigation
a serious nuisance was found to exist, which was abated
after written notice.
SMOKE NUISANCES.
The inspector entrusted with this duty made 199 observations
during the year. The majority of complaints were in
respect of Laundries, 41 ; Flour Mills, 12 ; Bakehouses, 8; and
Locomotives, 85.
Nuisances of an important character were reported in 25
instances, for which intimation notices were served. In five
cases a further nuisance was reported, in regard to which
statutory notices were issued, followed in one case by proceedings
for an abatement order.