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and the Magistrate stated the London County Council had better
take out a fresh summons. It will be remembered a " Closing
Order" was made on 17th April, 1894, in respect of a portion of
these buildings and they were represented to the London County
Council, under Part 1 of the Housing of the Working Classes Act,
in 1901 as forming part of an " unhealthy area."
On the 19th June, a fresh summons was taken in respect of
Arnold's Buildings on the instance of the London County Council
to show cause why an " Order " should not be made to take them
down or repair them as they were so dilapidated as to be unfit
for use or habitation. The description of the buildings on the
fresh summons had been taken from the rate book, and did not
include the premises specially rated. Mr. Skeggs attended the
Court and gave evidence, and I repeated the evidence which had
been given on the 29th May.
After hearing the evidence for the defence, Mr. Dickinson, the
Magistrate, stated he did not wish a large sum of money wasted, so
he would adjourn the summons until the 25th March, 1904, and
then if the work were not done or in hand he would make an
'' Order " for the demolition of the premises.

The London County Council have also further schemes in course
of development, dealing with other areas in the Borough.
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