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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
(2.) W. C. Milestone, Bendon Valley, Wandsworth,
Fat Melter.
(3.) Wickens, Pease & Co., Garratt Lane, Wandsworth,
Bone Boiler.
Do. do. Tallow Melters.
(4.) James Ford, Bendon Valley, Wandsworth Fat Melter.
(5.) Dallett & Company, High Street, Putney Soap Boilers.
Do. do. Tallow Melters.
In all 272 inspections of these were made during the year, but
it was only necessary to serve two notices, which were at once
complied with.
With regard to No. 3 no boiling or melting has been done on
these premises during the year.
At all the other premises the By-laws with respect to ventilation
have been complied with.
Ice Cream Premises.
At the end of 1907 there were 235 of these on the Register.
During 1908 47 were added and 31 removed, leaving a total of 251
on the Register. 345 inspections were made of these premises
during the year and 23 notices were served, all of which were for
cleansing.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
At the end of 1907 there were 229 houses let in lodgings on
the Register. 39 were added during 1908 and one removed,
making a total of 267 on the Register at the end of 1908.
705 inspections of these were made during the year, and 434
notices were served, 17 for overcrowding and 417 for other conditions,
chiefly cleansing. With regard to one premises a summons
was issued for failing to cleanse, and a conviction was
obtained.