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Notices Served.—There were 3,489 intimation notices served by the inspectors with
respect to nuisances, of which 341 were delivered personally, and 3,148 by post. In 584
instances it became necessary, as the intimations to owners or occupiers of the properties
had been ignored, to report the nuisances to the Public Health Committee, who ordered
statutory notices to be served.
Verminous Premises—Bedding and Clothing.—122 premises which were
found to be in a verminous condition, were cleansed by the owners or occupiers upon
receiving the Inspectors' intimations. In 18 instances it was necessary to remove the
bedding and clothing to the Disinfecting Station for purification or destruction.
Smoke Nuisances.—32 complaints of smoke issuing from factory chimneys in the
borough were investigated, and as a result of the Inspectors' observations 32 warnings
were given and 13 intimations and 5 statutory notices served upon the owners of the
businesses requiring the abatement of the nuisance. Two summonses were taken out, and
orders were made for the defendants to prevent the recurrence of the nuisance, and pay
costs amounting to £2 11s.
SCHOOLS.
Attention was drawn to the condition of Gifford Street School in consequence of several
cases of Diphtheria in the district. The Medical Officer of Health of the London County
Council was communicated with and the particulars as far as could be ascertained were
laid before him, the conditions being considered to be such as required immediate and
thorough attention. As a result, the whole of the school premises were thoroughly cleansed,
and the whole of the drainage system tested, when several sections were found to be
defective, and these were repaired.
The conditions at St. Jude's (C.E.) Schools also called for attention from my department,
as it did not appear that the London County Council's regulations with regard to the
cleanliness of schools was being carried out in its entirety.
Other minor items which came to our notice in regard to schools were also dealt with
during the year.
REMOVAL OF DUST.
Sixteen applications were received during the year for the removal of dust, which
is 1 above the number recorded last year.

Dust Receptacles Provided.—During the year 1,309 dust receptacles were
provided, while 8 were repaired after the service of sanitary notices.