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10 Hairdressers'' Shops.
The above shops and premises were inspected, attention given
to the cleanliness of the trade utensils and accessories also sanitary
conditions. Where defects existed the same were duly dealt with.
Ice Cream Makers and Vendors.
The premises where "ice-creams" were known to be made were
inspected with the object of detecting infringements of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1902, viz.: that barrows used
by vendors, should be legibly marked with names and addresses, and
utensils and surroundings kept clean, and that the ice creams were
wholesome and properly stored.
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 12 non-registered
barges, and 3 registered sailing barges and two canal boats 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.