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9. Coivslicds—The 18 cowhouses were all inspected at least
four times during the year by Mr. Wood, in Eltham, and Mr.
Barnes, and latterly Mr. Mackie, in Woolwich and Plumstead.
With the Chief Inspector, I personally inspected all the sheds
in October. 13 notices were served, and objection was made
to the renewal of the license in one case. (The license was
finally granted after the work required was done). In all other
cases the notice was complied with. The principal causes of
complaint were dirty sheds and dirty yards; in one case there
was defective ventilation.
Slaughterhouses.
10. The 13 slaughterhouses were all inspected at least four
times, the one in Eltham by Mr. Wood, and the remainder by
Mr. Barnes. 5 notices were served, and the license of Mr.
Rumsey's slaughterhouse in New Road, was objected to and
refused. The County Council also refused to renew the license
held by the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society, on the ground
that the house was not now used for slaughtering.
There are consequently now only 11 slaughterhouses in the
Borough. The cause of the refusal of Mr. Rumsey's license
was neglect to attend to the frequent complaints made as to
the dirty condition of the slaughter-house.
Nuisances.
11. Complaints. 458 complaints of sanitary defects were
received and 114 of non-removal of dust; the numbers in
1901 were 623 and 160 respectively (see Table VIII., which
gives particulars of the work of the department).
12. Seivers have been repaired or re-laid in the following
streets, owing to their being found defective or inadequate :—
Warren Lane, New Road, Cross Street, James Street, Acorn
Street, Green Lane (N. Woolwich), Lower Wood Street and
Romford Cottages, Chapel Street.