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REPORT
OF THE
INSPECTOR OF CANAL BOATS.
To the Chairman and Members of the
Willesden Urban District Council.
Gentlemen,
I beg to present my Annual Report on the work performed
under the Canal Boats Acts and the Regulations
relating to Canal Boats issued by the Local Government
Board.
During the year ending December 31st, 1906, the canal
at Lower Place has been visited on numerous occasions and
every opportunity has been taken to inspect the boats moored
alongside the banks of the canal. In previous reports I have
drawn attention to the difficulties that exist in Willesden in
performing the duties prescribed by the above Acts. In consequence
of the fewer number of boats which now discharge
their cargoes in the Willesden area the time occupied in seeking
opportunities of inspection exceeds that occupied in the
inspection itself. Attempts on various occasions have been
made to board the boats whilst in motion for the purpose of
inspection, but this is not only a dangerous practice but is one
generally resented by the occupants.