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The whole of the ascertained premises above described were inspected
and found in most cases to be in a clean condition. Where necessary
intimations, notices, etc., 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, etc., either on complaint or from my own
personal observation, served "intimations," notices, etc., and the
nuisances, for the time being, were abated.
Inspection of Canal Boats (Barges).
I have made 43 inspections of the cabins, etc., of non-registered
barges, with the result that no infringement of regulations had been discovered;
3 of that number were sailing barges.
Schools.
I have at different times visited the public schools, all of which have
been found in fair sanitary condition. There are no private schools in the
Bromley Central Division.
Hairdressers' Shops.
I have at your request visited the above described premises, and have,
where found necessary, had the same put in proper order.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
I have, as required, procured 52 samples, articles of food, etc., and
submitted same to the Public Analyst (Mr. W. C. Young) for analysis.
Three were found so much adulterated that legal proceedings were taken,
the nature of article, extent of adulteration, and result of prosecutions being
as follows:—
Milk.—Deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 7 per cent.
Vendor fined 20s. and 23s. costs, or 10 days' imprisonment.
Milk.—Contained a proportion of a foreign ingredient, formaldehyde
13 per cent.
Vendor fined £2 and £3 3s. costs.