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7
THE YEAR 1928
POPULATION.
The population of the Borough when the Census was taken on June 19th,
1021, was found to be 104,173, made up of 63,166 females and 41,007 males, the
former thus exceeding the latter by 22,159.
The previous Census, taken in 1911, enumerated the population at 118,211
so that during the period of ten years there was a decrease of 14,038.
The population estimated to the middle of 1928 by the Registrar-General is
shown below, and is that used in calculating the various rates, etc., given in this
report. For information the estimated population of each of the wards is also
set out, and for comparison the figures for 1927. That the population is, in fact,
falling at the rate indicated by these figures is something more than doubtful.
As has been explained on more than one occasion the difficulty of obtaining
accurate information in intercensal periods is insuperable and the method of
calculation of and the figure obtained by the Registrar-General must be accepted for
the purpose of determining rates at least.
Year. The Borough. All Souls. St. Mary. Christ Church. St. John.
1927 103,500 24,794 26,509 32,218 19,979
1928 104,000 24,915 26,638 32,371 20,076
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water.
Complaints as to water supply, either as regards quantity or quality, were
few.
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
Section 49 (1), the Metropolitan Water Board reported that the water had been
cut off in four premises. The reason for discontinuing the supply was in each
case the non-payment of rate.
During the year 46 notices in regard to defects in and necessity for cleansing
and repairing of water cisterns were served and were complied with.
Water Supply in Dwelling Houses.—Twenty-one certificates were granted
under Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and
rebuilt premises. The number in 1927 was nineteen.
In two instances the application had reference to supplies derived from borings
within the curtilage of the piemises, viz.: Abbey Lodge, Park Road, and the new
flats, Baker Street Station. The certificates will only be granted after the approval
of the Metropolitan Water Board has been obtained and a satisfactory report upon
the water after analysis has been submitted.
On 3 occasions intimation notices weret served, calling for the provision of a
supply of water to the upper storeys of tenement houses, as required by Section
78 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907. The supply was
provided after receipt of the intimation notice in one case. In two cases the
supply was provided after the issue of a statutory notice.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 5,433, as
against 5,439 in 1927.
The total number of plans deposited was 428 in respect of 545 premises, the
number in 1927 being 492.