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The figures contained in the above table are most interesting,
showing clearly that Lewisham bears the highest position
of all London Boroughs in regard to the housing of its population.
It has the smallest percentage of persons living in homes
of less than five rooms, and in homes consisting of one, two
and three rooms.
A report on the subject of the housing of the working
classes was submitted while the Annual Report was in
print, and from the detailed figures contained therein it is
estimated that from 20 to 25 per cent, of the population of the
Borough may be considered to belong to the working class.
NUISANCES.
Deposit of House Refuse.—Complaints were received
during the year of the various refuse tips belonging to
the Council situated in the Borough. The question of house
refuse disposal was considered by your Council and arrangements
have been made for the removal of such material out of
the Borough. House refuse cannot be deposited in the Borough
without causing a serious nuisance, and the method now
adopted has proved highly satisfactory.
Smoke Nuisances.—Complaints were received of smoke
nuisances arising from the following premises:—
Robertson's Preserve Factory, Bromley Road, Catford.
Park Hospital, Hither Green.
Crystal Palace District Electric Light Works, Sydenham.
Observations were kept on these premises and notices served in
accordance with the Public Health (London) Act, after which no
recurrence of the nuisance occurred.
Ballast Fire.—Complaint was received of a nuisance
arising from a ballast fire in Brownhill Boad. After the service
of a notice the nuisance was abated.
Public Urinals.—Complaints were received of nuisances
arising from various public urinals, principally those attached to