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shown to the Committee. The end had not been opened
for some time and hence the accumulation and cause of
complaint. A suggestion was made to do away with the dead
end and carry the communication along Emma Street join
that in George Street and so complete a circle. This has
since been done and no further complaint has been made in
the neighbourhood. It is most desirable that where these
dead ends exists they should be frequently cleansed.
Chemical Works, &c.—Hot e ffluent passing into Sewers.—This
is amatter which, owing to the nuisance caused by hot water, &c.,
passing into the sewers and carrying off with the steam
offensive gases contained therein, has occupied the serious
attention of the Board. The manufacturers no doubt seeing the
injury and annoyance which must ensue from such nuisance
have shewn every desire to abate it, and have not only cooled
the matters and in some instances have diverted their course
into the river.
Bakehouses.—Thesepremises are now registered, inspections
made, and regulations framed for their construction and sanitary
keeping. Defects were found which have been rectified
and at the present time there is no fault to be found with any
bakehouse in the Sub-district.
Cow and Slaughter Houses were duly visited before the
licenses were granted. There was no opposition.
Abstract of Sanitary Work carried out in Western Battersea
during the year ending December 31st, 1883.
Number of houses inspected 8197
„ first notices served 1034
„ second notices served 128
,, houses disinfected and -where necessary cleansed
after Small-Pox 3