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7
THE YEAR 1929.
POPULATION.
The population of the Borough when the Census was taken on June 19th,
1921, was found to be 104,173, made up of 63,166 females and 41,007 males, thr
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 1929 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 1928. 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.
1928 104,000 24,915 26,638 32,371 20,076
1929 102,400 24,532 26,228 81,873 19,767
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water.
Complaints as to water supply, either as regards quantity or quality, were
few.
As a matter of historical interest it is perhaps worth noting that during the
month of February, owing to the very severe frost, stand-pipes were brought into
use by the Metropolitan Water Board.
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 tight premises. The reason for discontinuing the supply was in each
case the non-payment of rate.
During ihe year, 47 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.—Ten certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises. The number in 1928 was twenty-one.
On 4 occasions intimation notices were 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 three cases. In one case the
supply was provided after the issue of a statutory notice.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 4,925, as
against 5,433 in 1928.
The total number of plans deposited was 449 in respect of 547 premises, the
number in 1928 being 428 and 545 respectively.