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A new Register of Factories and Workshops was prepared
during the year on the card index system. It is surprising,
when one looks through this register, how many
such places exist in the town. Kingston is becoming more
a town of industry than the mere dormitory for London
which it was supposed to be. The chief increase is in small
workshops and workplaces, and now that the register is
complete, more frequent visits will be made to these
premises.
STABLES AND YARDS
There is no change to report in the condition of stables
and yards in the town. For the past few years a campaign
has been directed against unsuitable stables and the absence
of, or defective condition of, manure receptacles. This work
is more important than it may appear to be at first glance,
as there is a very definite relationship between the breeding
of flies and the storage of manure.
The reduction in the number of horses in towns has had
a decided effect in reducing the number of flies.
SANITARY CONDITION OF MUSIC HALLS,
CINEMAS, ETC.
Fourteen formal inspections were made of the above
premises during the year under review. In several instances
matters requiring attention were drawn to the notice of
the Managements, and it was necessary to report to your
Council on the condition of one of the premises in the
Borough. Remedial works were put in hand in this case,
but the progress was very slow indeed and the work was
not completed by the end of the year.
In all other instances the managements have co-operated
and shown their desire to keep their premises up to a good
standard.
CANAL BOATS ACTS, 1877 TO 1884.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boats Act,
1884, I beg to report as follows:—
During the year 1930, six visits were made in connection
with the Canal Boats Acts. Although more boats