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ber being 2 compared with 8 during 1925. Twenty smoke
observations were made and in several instances excessive
amounts of smoke were recorded. In all cases, consultations
with the owners and subsequent interviews with the stokers,
together with a change of fuel, proved successful, and emissions
of smoke were reduced to reasonable proportions.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are two registered Common Lodging Houses in
the Borough and at least two other premises where lodgers
are received for short periods in conditions which approach
very closely to Common Lodging Houses, but the premises
are not subject to the same control, simply because the
lodgers are not received for one night only. In this respect
I would again point out that it is very desirable for a clear
definition of a Common Lodging House to be included in
future Public Health legislation. Premises where lodgers
are received for periods up to at least one week should be
included, provided that dormitories and living-rooms are
used in common as in the present recognised Lodging
Houses.
During 1926, 23 inspections were made of the registered
premises.
At both the registered Lodging Houses several
insanitary conditions were detected during the year, including
verminous condition of bedding. Immediate action was taken
and the premises were cleansed throughout.
Offensive Trades.
The following offensive trades are carried on in the
Borough:—
Leather Tanning.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Fish Frying.
The former business also includes Fellmongering. The
premises are maintained in a satisfactory condition and no
complaints in respect of the tannery have been received
during the year.
The Rag and Bone Yards require frequent attention,
and, generally speaking, the situation and condition of
these premises leaves much to be desired.