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C. Swimming Bath Water
During the year 230 bacteriological and 47 chemical samples were obtained and
submitted to the Bacteriologist and Public Analyst respectively. There were some slightly
sub-standard samples, but conditions improved after an approach was made to the Managers
of the respective establishments.
The only pool which gave rise to considerable concern was that operated by the
Corporation of London at their Golden Lane Housing Estate. During July and August the
chlorination plant broke down, with the result that there were wide fluctuations in the
amount of free chlorine available in the water. This gave rise to very high bacterial
counts on one day, due to the almost total absence of free chlorine, but on the following
day, three swimmers were taken to St. Bartholomews Hospital for eye treatment, caused by
an excessive quantity of chlorine in the water. The manufacturers of the equipment were
called in and the necessary work carried out, after which the condition of the water
improved.
Common Lodging House
The one common lodging house in the Borough at 88 Old Street comprised dormitories on
five floors, with toilet facilities. The premises were registered for 275 men and were inspected
regularly. The register was kept up to date and the common lodging house maintained satisfactorily.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
The problem of flooding due to the surcharging of sewers in certain areas has not been
resolved. As mentioned in last year's report the solution may well lie in alterations to the
sewer system in those parts of the Borough affected.
DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Refreshment Houses Acts, 1860 to 1967
No. of licences issued 127
Explosives Acts, 1875 & 1923
Fireworks Act, 1951
The Keeping of Fireworks Order, 1959
No. of registrations during year 233
No. of visits 352
At the time of inspection several shopkeepers had to be reminded of the serious consequences
which could result from improper storage of fireworks or from the sale of fireworks to young
children.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1921 - Part III (as amended) Employment Agencies
No. of licences issued during year 44
No. of licensed agencies at end of year 43
No. of visits 106
No. of re-visits 60
The year saw the first prosecution by the council under this act.
The Inspector interviewed an applicant for an Employment Agency Licence and, not being
satisfied with some of the answers given, instituted further inquiries of the police.
As a result of these enquiries, proceedings were instituted against the applicant for
making wilful misrepresentation to obtain a licence.The applicant on being found guilty was
fined £50 with £10 costs.
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