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House to House.—As a result of the house to house
visitation 769 inspections were made, 475 notices served,
and 705 complied with.
Smoke Abatement.—During the year observations were
kept in reference to black smoke emitted from the various
factories, laundries, bakehouses, &c., situate in and
adjoining the Borough. Four Intimation Notices were
served. No summons was taken out.
Reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee
in reference to the observations made as regards
the following:—
H.B.C. Electricity Works, Fulham Palace Road.
Victoria Laundry, 10, Great Church Lane.
110, Uxbridge Road.
216, Uxbridge Road.
Lome House Laundry, Becklow Road.
Cadby Hall, Hammersmith Road.
Glen Laundry, Landor Road.
Kensington Palace Laundry, Springvale Terrace.
Gaumont British Film Studios.
Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush Green
Devon Dye Works, Wharf Road.
Kensington B.C. Destructor.
G. Wimpey & Co., Wood Lane.
Royal Chiswick Laundry, British Grove.
6, Stamford Brook Road.
125, Uxbridge Road.
Patent Steam Carpet Beating Co., Latimer Road.
JohnBon Matthey, Askew Road.
Swan Laundry, Blythe Road.
Ivy House Laundry, Latimer Road.
London Wholesale Dairies Land, Wood Lane.
75, Uxbridge Road.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—During the
year the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, continued
in operation, the District Inspectors being
responsible for its administration in their respective
districts.
Section I places the responsibility of ridding the pre
mises of the pest upon the occupier, but this is somewhat
difficult when dealing with tenement houses containing
in some cases three or more families.