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Notices Served.—There were 1,896 intimation notices served by the
inspectors with respect to nuisances, of which 857 were delivered personally,
and 1,039 by post. In 263 instances it became necessary, as the intimations
to owners or occupiers of the properties had been ignored, to report the
nuisances to the Public Health Committee, who ordered statutory notices to
be served.
Verminous Premises—Bedding and Clothing.—80 premises which
were found to be in a verminous condition, were cleansed by the owners
or occupiers upon receiving the Inspectors' intimations. In 45 instances it
was necessary to remove the bedding and clothing to the Disinfecting Station
for purification or destruction.
Smoke Nuisances.—Black smoke was observed to be issuing from the
chimneys of the undermentioned premises, and consequently notices were served
on the owners of the following businesses requiring the abatement of the
nuisance:—
Western's Laundry, 160, Holloway Road.
Handisyde Ltd., 166-168, Holloway Road.
REMOVAL OF DUST.
Nineteen applications were received during the year for the removal
of du it, which is 8 above the number recorded last year.

Dust Receptacles Provided.—During the year 727 dust receptacles
were provided, while 15 were repaired after the service of sanitary notices.