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The fine of £2,5 was imposed for failing to collect house refuse during strike;
that of £8 8s. for failing to remove house refuse from the kerb in 8 cases from Great
Portland Street; while the £6 fine was imposed on account of failing to remove
refuse from kerb in 2 cases in Marylebone Lane and 10 cases in Newman Street.
The usual close supervision was exercised over the work of the contractors by
the Public Health Committee during the year. The reports of the inspectors and the
complaints, letters and refusals received were considered by the Dust Sub-Committee,
which is fortunate in having Alderman J. Lea-Smith still as its chairman, at their
fortnightly meetings, reports thereon being made to the Public Health Committee.
Considerable numbers of dust shoots as well as old brick receptacles were
demolished during the year and new metal dust receptacles to the number of 13 were
provided.
Towards the end of the year special attention was directed to the fact that in
those districts in which a daily collection from the kerb is in force, the practice of
using uncovered tins and improper receptacles—wooden and cardboard boxes, etc.,
had sprung up.
In order to meet this special notices were prepared for the use of the dust
inspectors, who were instructed to serve one on any person detected using an