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There is little doubt that the centre of industry is
moving southward and the districts on the fringe of London
are absorbing quite a number of new workshops, etc.
Kingston is receiving its share, and it contains several
very important works. Factories are subject to inspection
by H.M. Inspector of Factories, but it is the duty of the
Local Authority to see that sanitary defects are remedied.
No difficulty was experienced in this direction during the
past year.
SANITARY CONDITION OF MUSIC HALLS,
CINEMAS, ETC.
It is pleasing to be able to report that no complaints
were received in respect of any of the places of entertainment.
Visits were made when almost every seat was occupied,
but no undue vitiation of the air was noticed. It is
probable, however, that an instrument such as the "Katathermometer
" would have indicated the condition of the
atmosphere more accurately than it is possible to do by
relying upon the natural sense and the effect of "stuffiness."
CANAL BOAT ACTS, 1877 TO 1884.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boats Act,
1884, I beg to report as follows:—
During the year 1931, eleven visits were made in connection
with the Canal Boats Acts. The wharves are
seldom free from barges but very few of the boats have
living quarters. The boats are worked in short stages
and the crews usually come ashore each night. It was
not necessary to serve any notices on owners or masters
during 1931.
SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The conveniences attached to licensed premises in this
Borough compare very favourably with similar places in
all other towns I have visited. Practically all the premises
now have glazed slabs or stalls, and the minimum of labour
is required to keep the conveniences in clean condition.
Comparatively few of the licensees have failed to keep the
premises in order.