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Stratford, and dismissed by the Magistrate upon the raising of a
technical point, relating to the description of the premises.
The nuisances from smoke arising within the district have been
very slight, but in two instances summonses have been taken out
as follows: —
On 18th July, at the North London Police Court, summonses were
heard against Messrs. W. C. Barnes and Co., Ltd., of Wallis Road,
Hackney Wick, and Messrs. Carless, Capel, and Leonard, of White
Post Lane, for smoke nuisances. The defendants in each case were
fined 10s. and 23s. costs.
FLOODING.
During August very heavy rains were again the cause of flooding
in the low-lying portion of Hackney Wick, by which several houses
and other premises in the district were rendered temporarily unfit
for habitation.
COW AND SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
The cow and slaughter houses in the district have received attention
throughout the year, and found generally satisfactory.
MEAT AIMD FOOD INSPECTION.
The food supplies within the district have been vigilantly
watched.
On 29th September, one large hamper of shrimps unfit for food
was destroyed by owner, and a certificate of unfitness given.
On 23rd July, a half hamper of shrimps unfit for food were destroyed
by owner, and certificate given.
ICE CREAM.
The shops wherein ice cream is made or sold have been visited
periodically. In only one instance (an alien) was it necessary to
k