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Inspection of Market Thoroughfares.
The Market Thoroughfares have been, during 1906, under
bi-weekly special inspection by the Inspectors (2 being on duty
at a time)—Saturday nights (9 to 12) and Sunday mornings (9 to
12). The Market Thoroughfares are Atlantic Road, Wandsworth
Road, New Cut, Lower Marsh and Lambeth Walk. No
unsound food has been seized by the Inspectors under the sections
of the Public Health (London) Act 1891.
Outside Urinals of Public Houses.
During 1906, the Outside Urinals connected with Public
Houses have been under inspection, and notices have been
served in those instances where the Inspectors reported a
nuisance. In connection with 90, High Street, West Norwood
(" Foresters " Beer-house), action was taken under section 22 of
the London County Council General Powers Act, 1904, on the
ground that the urinal was in an insanitary state and an offence
against public decency. The result was the alteration of the
position of the urinal with the consequent abatement of the
nuisance and the offence against public decency. This power
conferred upon Sanitary Authorities throughout London is of
importance.
Railway Arches (converted into Shops) without Sanitary
Conveniences.
Action was taken during 1906 in respect of certain railway
arches, situated at 1-49, Atlantic Road, and used as shops, 011
account of no proper sanitary conveniences having been provided
in connection therewith, as required by section 38 of the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891- A test case was tried first before
the magistrate in connection with Arch No. 7 (Provision Shop),
wherein 5 males and 2 females were at the time in attendance.
The magistrate adjourned the case for two months to enable the
necessary work to be completed meanwhile to the satisfaction of