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Smoke Nuisance.
All observations of black smoke from the factory chimneys and
shafts in the district, notified by the L.C.C. and also my own
observations, have been dealt with. It was necessary in the case
of Messrs. Locke, Lancaster and W. W. and R. Johnson, Ltd.,
of Bridge Road, to take legal proceedings owing to so many
complaints. The firm apparently do all they possibly can and know
of to abate the nuisance, but the difficulties to be overcome are not
of the ordinary kind owing to so much "furnace" work instead of
boiler work. Further experiments are still being carried out to
prevent any more trouble.
Bakehouses.
These now number 25, and have been regularly inspected during
the year. The bi-annual cleansing has been carried out without
much difficulty, and some have been cleansed more than twice
owing to change of tenants. In the underground bakehouses the
troughs have been moved and the unseen parts thoroughly
cleansed. This is now facilitated owing to the troughs being on
wheels. In some instances the bakers have had to be cautioned
about leaving the sweepings under the troughs during the baking.
Dairies, Cowsheds, Milkshops and Slaughter Houses.
These places have received attention throughout the year. The
dippers and storage vessels have been closely inspected as to
cleanliness, and have been mostly kept well covered to keep out
the dust..
The cowsheds, before the renewal of licenses, have always been
examined, attention being given to all overhead woodwork and
beams, etc., where dirt collects.