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this sort of thing could not be tolerated, and imposed a fine of 50s
and 23s. costs, mentioning if the defendant were brought up a
second time the penalty would be greater.
L.C.C By-Laws.
Several times I had occasion to caution the owner of a large
offal collecting van, for collecting fat and other offensive material
in the market during prohibited hours, and for not having his van
properly covered, thereby causing offensive smells in the neighbourhood
of his collection.
As no regard was paid to my cautions, I was compelled to take
proceedings in the Police Court upon the authority of the Committee.
The defendant was fined £2 and 23s. costs, and his
carman 20s., and 23s. costs.
This seems to have abated the nuisance.
Under the by-laws I have been successful in causing several side
and rear passages to dwelling houses to be substantially paved and
drained which has proved a boon to the users of such passages.
Where work has been executed in contravention of the Council's
or L.C.C. By-laws, I have interviewed the offending parties, and
an explanation with an alteration of the work has put things straight
without legal proceedings being taken.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
JOSEPH JOHNSON, R.P.C.
Cert. San. Insp. Exam. Board (Lon.);
Sanitary Inspector and Inspector under Sale
of Food and Drugs and Canal Boats Acts.
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