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Legal Proceedings.—Legal proceedings were taken in the
following four cases with the results indicated :—
(a) Non-Compliance with Statutory Notices,
Section 94, Public Health Act, 1875.
67, The Grove. Premises in such a state as to be a nuisance
or injurious to health.
An Order was made by the Magistrates for the necessary work
to be carried out within 21 days.
(&) Contravention of the Byelaws with Respect to New Streets and
Buildings having regard to Section 23 (b) Public Health Acts,
Amendment Act, 1907.
9, Seward Road. Failing to submit plans before converting
into more than one dwelling of a building originally constructed as
one dwelling-house only.
Fine of £1 inflicted.
(c) Section 52 Ealing Corporation Act, 1905.
36, Hurley Road. House without a proper and sufficient
water supply.
After several adjournments the Magistrates inflicted a fine of
£5 or one month's imprisonment.
(Refuse not properly covered being carried in barges on the
Grand Union Canal.
Action was taken with respect to six barges carrying house
refuse. In one instance the refuse was totally uncovered and in the
other five, rope netting with a six inch mesh had been thrown over
the refuse. The Magistrates, after a lengthy hearing, dismissed
the five summonses in respect to the barges with rope netting
but without costs to the defendant. In the case of the uncovered
barge the summons was dismissed on payment of five guineas
costs.