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Kingston upon Thames 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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LIST OF ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYE-LAWS IN FORCE IN THE BOROUGH.
| Adoptive Acts. | Date of Adoption. |
|---|---|
| Public Libraries Acts, 1892-1901 | |
| Baths and Washhouses Acts | 28th July, 1896 |
| Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890 | 1st July, 1891 |
| Private Street. Works Act, 1892 | 19th Jan., 1897 |
| Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907 Part II. (except Sect. 23), Parts III. to VI., Part VII. (Sects. 81 and 85 only), Part VIII., Part X. (except Sect. 94). | 27th Nov., 1922 |
Public Health Act, 1925, Parts II. to V. 26th Jan., 192C
Bye-laws relating to the following matters are in force
within the Borough:—
Sanitary Conveniences allowed 11th May, 1899
Houses Let in Lodgings ,, 31st October, 1911
Tents, Vans, Sheds and
Similar Structures ,, 28th November, 1924
New Streets and Buildings ,, 15th January, 1927
Underground Rooms ,, 26th July, 1927
Smoke Abatement ,, 6th October, 1927
Offensive Trades ,, 5th March, 1928
Slaughter-houses ,, 14th November, 1928
Common Lodging Houses ,, 27th December, 1928
Fouling of Footpaths ,, Nth December, 1929
Nuisances ,, 1st May, 1930
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
WATER.
The Water Supply of the town is furnished by the
Metropolitan Water Board.
There are still some shallow wells, and the policy is
to advise owners to have their property connected to the
Main Supply of the Metropolitan Water Board.
The use of well water was discontinued at twelve
houses during the year.