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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Beckenham 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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25
Smoke Abatement:—
Observation has been kept during the year on the following
chimneys which are within the District or adjacent to the
Boundary:—
Oriental Rug Improvement Company, Croydon Road.
The Electricity Works, B.U.D.C., Churchfields Road.
The Metropolitan Water Board Works, Valley Road,
Shortlands.
The Dust Destructor, Lewisham Borough Council.
At the Electricity Works, where the process of burning House
refuse is combined with the generation of electricity, special attention
has been given to stoking, and the smoke and fumes are now
passed through a chamber where the temperature is raised to a
very high point with very good results, so far as reducing the smoke
nuisance is concerned.
It was not necessary to take action in respect of any of the
above mentioned chimneys during 1925.
Premises Controlled by Bye-Laws.
The following Table supplies particulars of the premises and the occupations in the District which are controlled by Bye-Laws or Regulations:—
| Character of Premises. | No. | Bye-Laws or Regulations affecting same. | Action Taken and Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowsheds | 5 | Regulations under Contagious Diseases (Animals) Acts, 1878 and Dairies, Cowsheds and Milk-shops Orders, 1885 & 1886 | One hundred and seventy-six inspections have been made of these premises and no notices were necessary. |
| Milkshops | 18 |