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Public Elementary Schools.
Oban Street Council Schools.
Bromley Hall Road Council Schools.
Hay Currie Council Schools.
St. Leonard's Road Council Schools.
Marner Street Council Schools.
Inspections were made of the five public elementary schools, the
sanitary conveniences, etc., were in fair condition. The water supplies
for drinking purposes were drawn direct from main. Storage tanks used
for supply of closets and lavatories, etc., were well-covered. Drains were
periodically cleansed by means of discharge of storage water.
There are no non-provided or private schools in this Division.
Factory and Workshops Inspections.
Nuisances arising within the several factories, workshops, workplaces,
etc., were dealt with. The premises were inspected and found in the
majority of cases, to be in fair sanitary condition. In the remainder the
work of repairs, cleansing, etc., was carried out in compliance with
intimations and notices.
Classification of Businesses, etc., etc.
The names of all persons carrying on each particular trade, were
duly noted, checked with lists, and the premises classified, as directed.
Smoke Nuisances.
Nuisances from smoke emitted from chimneys other than those
belonging to dwelling-houses, viz., factories, workshops, workplaces, etc.,
either on complaints made or otherwise were abated on the service of
the usual documents. In no instance was it necessary to resort to legal
proceedings.
Canal Boat Acts and Regulations.
Several visits were made, more particularly at tide time, at the locks
for the purpose of the above Acts, with the result that 31 non-registered
barges, and 3 registered sailing barges and one residential barge were
inspected, no infringement of regulations were discovered.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
RICHARD E. MINERS, Cert. San. Inst.
Sanitary Inspector, and Inspector under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
and Canal Boats Act, Bromley
Central Division.