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Jan. 2nd. 2 and 3, Archer's Cottages, Rush Green. A
sample of the water from the well on these premises was
submitted to me for analysis, and found to be bad. A supply
of water from the South Essex Water Company's main has
been provided and the well closed.
Jan. 11th. Hare Hall Cottages, Hare Hall Lane. A sample
of the water from the well supplying this cottage was submitted
to me for analysis and found to be for for potable purposes.
The well has been thoroughly cleansed.
Jan. 25th. Tuberculosis Cow. Information was wired to
the Inspector that a cow with a Tuberculosis udder had been
purchased in Chelmsford Market by a dairyman of Albert Road,
Romford. I at once visited the premises, and was shown
the cow. A veterinary surgeon was called in, who certified
that it was Tuberculous. The beast was at once removed
from the premises, and ever dually sold. The name and address
of the purchaser, and the destination of the beast was ascertained,
and the Authorities into whose district it would be
taken, were notified. Notification of its arrival was received
by the Inspector.
Feb. 19th. Pigstyes, Marlborough Road. Notice to abate
a nuisance arising from the defective construction of paving
and drainage of these pigstyes had been served on the owner,
Mr. Whiffen. The owner failed to comply with the notice,
and at the reuqest of the Inspector I visited the premises,
confirmed the requirements of the notice, and reported to the
Council, who ordered a summons to be issued.
Mar. 29th. 1 and 2, Douglas Villas, Rirkbeck Road. A
sample of water from the well supplying these premises was
submitted to me for analysis. I was unable to certify that
it was bad, and requested the Inspector to furnish me with
another sample in about a month.
April 8th. Disused gravel pit adjoining Playing Field of
Infants of Romford Union. A sample of the water in this pit