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Barking 1901

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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of the Dairies and Cowsheds in the Town. In one instance the
condition was most unsatisfactory, and the necessary alterations
are not yet completed.
Bakehouses.
Number 20. These come under the Factory and Workshops
Act, and special regulations are in force dealing with these
conditions, &c.
Slaughterhouses.
Registered 3
Licensed 1
Special Bye-laws under Section 169, Public Health Act 1875, are
in force with respect to these.
Bye=laws in Force in District.
1. Nuisances,
2. Houses let in Lodgings.
3. Slaughterhouses
4. Common Lodging Houses.
5. Buildings.
6. Paving of Yards and Open Spaces.
7. Mortuary.
Regulations
under Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Order, and Bakehouses.
The building bye-laws need extension. There appears to be
no power given therein to insist on new houses being built in a
sanitary manner. Several instances of this have occurred lately.
Burial Grounds.
Cemetery.—This burying ground continue- in excellent order
Churchyard.—The condition of this ground is much more
satisfactory than formerly. I much regret that no steps have as
yet been taken to lay out the principal walks for the use of the
public.
Inspection of District.
This is divided into two parts:—
1. Town.
2. Country Districts