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Marylebone 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

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gently investigated and reports made to the Public Health
Committee. Intimation Notices have been served, and where
the nuisance continued Statutory Notices have followed.
Trade Nuisances.
Complaints of four trade nuisances have been received, and
in every instance they have been abated.
Underground Conveniences.
I have supervised the work of the Attendants at the four
Men's Underground Conveniences at Oxford Circus, Marylebone
Road, Portland Road, and Foley Street, and inspected the premises
day and night, both on Sundays and all Bank Holidays.
All necessary repairs, alterations and painting have been done.
I have always found that the Conveniences were clean and well
kept, and I am able to report with satisfaction on the work done
by the Attendants.
Public Urinals.
The 22 Public Urinals have been constantly inspected at all
times, and I have found them clean and well flushed. All repairs
and painting needed have been attended to.
The Shelter, and Large Disinfector.
I have frequently inspected these premises and supervised
any repairs that were needed.
Hotels, Coffee Shops, Restaurants and Dining Rooms
Of these I have made inspections of 220 premises, special
attention being given to the kitchens and all places where food
is stored.
Appended is a statement of such work as admits of tabulation:—
Workshop 634 visits made
Bakehouses 401 „
Hotels, Restaurants, etc. 424 „
Smoke complaints 297 „
Home workers'premises 241 ,,
Domestic workrooms 113 „
Underground conveniences. Public urinals Daily.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Richard Phillips,
Senior Inspector.