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For number of inspections see Table A page 35.
Illegal Establishment of Offensive Trade.
Following upon a complaint of smell, it was found that an offensive
trade, viz., that of manufacture of manure had been established at
ia, Blondin Street. By the Public Health (London) Act it was an offence
to establish such a business in London.
The Medical Officer of Health interviewed the Director and technical
adviser of the firm who were under the impression that as they had given
full information regarding their business when applying for derating
they had informed the Sanitary Authority.
The firm appreciated they were carrying on a business which was
prohibited in London and ceased manufacturing manure. The premises
were subsequently used for the storage of manure.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Four infringements of the byelaws made by the London County
Council under Section 9 of the London County Council (General Powers)
Act, 1908, were reported. Legal proceedings were taken in three instances.
One defendant was fined £2 with £2 2s. costs. One summons was dismissed
and the other adjourned sine die.
A letter of caution was sent in the fourth case.
Licensed Premises Urinals.
23 urinals on licensed premises were found to be insanitary, and were
subsequently cleansed.
Water Certificates.
8 certificates regarding 2 houses, 236 tenements and 5 shops were
issued under the provisions of the Public Health (London) Act.