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2,389 workshops were inspected. As a rule the workshops were in a good
condition; ic was, however, necessary to serve notices to have 514 workshops
limewashed and cleansed. Additional watercloset accommodation was
provided to 61 workshops.
8,406 drains were tested, and 3,610 were either constructed or reconstructed,
cleansed or repaired.
432 new soil pipes were fixed and ventilated.
6,173 water closets were either renewed, cleansed, or repaired, as the
result of notices served.
2,386 yards, forecourts and areas, were paved or repaired.
1,203 sanitary dust receptacles, and 30 manure receptacles were provided;
688 offensive accumulations were removed from the rear of dwelling houses.
Overcrowding was abated in 1,048 dwelling houses and 63 workshops.
The nuisance was abated in most instances immediately the notices were
served. Police Court proceedings were taken in 14 cases.
70 notices were served for the abatement of smoke nuisances, and Police
Court proceedings had to be taken against the owners of two chimneys.
79 underground rooms, which were illegally occupied, were discontinued
from being used as such.
410 bakehouses were inspected, and the owners of 271 were ordered to
have them cleansed.
The number of milkshops and dairies on the register at the end of the
year was 987. These were visited during the year and the milk utensils
carefully examined. Proceedings were taken against 24 milk vendors for
using dirty milk measures.
Police Court Proceedings under the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891.
On February 2nd, Mr. M. Cohen, 51, Spital Square, was summoned for
noncompliance with the notice served to remedy a defective water closet at
23, Brushfieid Street. The Magistrate made an order to have the work done
in three days, and granted 27s. costs.
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