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Lambeth 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]

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the removing of a 2ft. earthenware pipe from the soil pipe,
and the substitution therefor of a L.C.C. short iron soilpipe,
with molten lead joints (properly caulked). A letter
was written to the owner who apologised to the Council
for not having given notice, stating that he was ignorant
of the By-law to the effect that such notice was required.
The work having been carried out in a satisfactory manner,
no further action was taken.
(c) 304 Coldharbour Lane.
At 304 Coldharbour Lane, a sink waste was fixed in such
a manner as to be a nuisance and a summons was taken
out against the owner with the result that the work was
altered to comply with the L.C.C. By-laws, and the summons
was consequently withdrawn (Defendant paying the
costs of the summons).
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During 1910, no nuisance has been reported in connection
with the six offensive trades, which exist in the Borough
of Lambeth, and which are now under the supervision of
the Borough Council :—
1. Fat Melters—Upper Marsh (Messrs. J. C. & J.
Field).
2. *Tallow Melters—144 Broadwall (Messrs. Harris,
Blackman & Sons).
3. Soap Boilers—Upper Marsh (Messrs. J. C. & J.
Field).
4. *Soap Boilers—114 Broadwall (Messrs. Harris,
Blackman & Sons).
5. Tripe Boilers—103 Lambeth Walk (Messrs.
nett, Son & Co.).
6. Tripe Boilers—115 Lower Marsh (Messrs. Bennett,
Son & Co.).
* Premises closed, 1909.