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Factory and Workshop Inspections.
Nuisances arising within the several factories, workshops, workplaces,
etc., were dealt with.
The whole of the ascertained premises above described were
inspected and found, in most cases, to be in a cleanly condition.
Where necessary "intimations," notices, were served, which were
duly complied with by the work of repairs being carried out.
Smoke Nuisances.
I have, where a nuisance has occurred from smoke emitted
from any chimney other than belonging to a private dwelling
house, viz., factories, workshops, workplaces and bakehouses, either
on complaint or from my own personal observation, served "intimations,"
notices, etc., and the nuisances, for the time being,
were abated with but one exception, viz.:—
At the Thames Police Court, on 15th March, 1906, an abatement
order and prohibition order on the first summons, with
penalties of £5 and 23s. costs, and on the second, 1s. and 2s. costs
were obtained, against a firm in St. Leonards Street for two
separate offences, 28th February and 14th March respectively.
Inspection of Canal Boats (Barges).
I have made 42 inspections of the cabins, etc., of non-registered
barges, with the result that no infringement of regulations had
been discovered.
Outstanding Arrears of Premises not inspected.
I have to report, that, respecting list of premises stated not to
have been inspected during the eleven years ended 1903, in
accordance with your instructions, inspections have been made,
with the result that in several instances drainage defects, etc.,