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Plumstead 1896

Third annual report 1896-7

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Convictions have been obtained in two instances for fouling
urinals.
Plan was prepared for improvement of urinal at Inverness
Arms, respecting which complaints had been made owing to
its position with regard to the Board School, but proposed
alterations fell through.
39. Fire Alarms.—Fire Alarms are fixed at the following
places, and electrically connected with the Fire Engine
Stations:—
1. Plumstead Railway Station.
2. Maxey Eoad, corner of Raglan Road.
3. Plumstead Common Road, corner of Bloomfield Road.
4. Brent Road, corner of Eglinton Road.
5. Shrewsbury Lane, corner of Shooters' Hill.
6. Park Road, corner of Warwick Terrace.
7. Bostal Lane, corner of Grove Road.
8. Wickham Lane, corner of High Street.
The Fire Escape is kept at Plumstead Railway Station
during the night, and at the Marsh Gates, Royal Arsenal,
during the day.
40. New Streets.—The following New Streets have been
made up during the year:—Bostal Hill (part), Ceres Road,
High Street (extension), Kashgar Road, Lee Street Passage,
Piedmont Road, and Salisbury Cottages.
No extra assistance was called in for this work.
41. Forge.—We still continue to carry out all the smith's
work by direct labour, with much economy and satisfaction.