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Smoke Nuisances.
The number of complaints with reference to black smoke issuing from
the numerous factory chimney shafts in Millwall and Cubitt Town have
been considerably less during the past year. The nuisances occurring
were in most cases abated on the service of an intimation, and when
necessary followed by a statutory notice. The smoke-preventing
appliances attached to many of the furnaces, in conjunction with careful
stoking as the result of previous proceedings, repeated visits, and cautions,
no doubt contributed to this result.
Inspection of Schools.
The schools in my division number eight, each of which was
inspected during the year.
The sanitary condition of the lavatories, conveniences, water supplies,
and fittings was satisfactory.
Tuberculosis and Measles.
In addition to the ordinary notifications of infectious diseases, in all
cases of measles notified from schools and in cases of tuberculosis the
homes of the patients were inspected and advice given re isolation and
disinfection, to prevent the spread of infection and all insanitary
conditions were dealt with.
Public Health London Act, 1891.
Prosecution.
Complaint. Premises. Costs and Penalty
No water supply for Sanitary 6, Marshfield Street £1 8s.
or Domestic purposes.
In the above case the water supply was reinstated at the date of the
hearing of the summons The presiding magistrate, however, imposed
a fine and costs for neglecting to comply with the Council's notice in the
time specified thereon.