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of 200 yards from the depot. In 1907, as in 1908, the large part
played by collections of horse manure in determining fly prevalence
was abundantly apparent, and the need for regulating the sanitary
condition of stables was thus again emphasised.
houses let in lodgings.
In the Borough of Stoke Newington, more especially in the
Southern Division, there is a considerable number of houses let in
lodgings under circumstances and conditions which render it desirable,
in the interest of personal and public health, that they should be
registered and inspected at frequent intervals.
By the end of the year 1909, 273 premises were on the Register,
and during the year most registered premises were duly inspected.
During the year Miss Aldridge undertook an investigation of the
means of storing food in registered houses let in lodgings, with the
following result. 354 houses were inspected:—
In 4.0 per cent. the rooms were let furnished and no food was
kept in them.
In 0.9 per cent. there was proper larder accommodation.
In 12.7 per cent. the food was stored in a safe in a landing or
passage.
In 41.6 per cent. the food was stored in an unventilated kitchen
cupboard.
In l.5 per cent. the food was kept unprotected on a shelf in
kitchen.
In 35.7 per cent. the food was stored in bedroom cupboard.
In 2 5 per cent. the food was kept unprotected on table or
shelf in bedroom.
In 1.1 per cent. the food was stored in a bedroom chest of
drawers.