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The Vicarage Road premises were designed for the
purpose of lodging houses at the time of erection. The
Canbury Passage house on the other hand was converted
to its present use from that of a public house. The latter
premises has several drawbacks but it is maintained in clean
condition and good repair having regard to the age and
lay-out of the building, but the premises are difficult to keep
free of vermin.
There were changes in the person of the registered
deputy at each of the premises during 1934.
Thirty-five visits were made to the lodging houses
during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
There has been no change to record in the number of
premises upon which offensive trades are carried on in the
Borough. The trades which may be described legally as
offensive are:—
Leather tanning and Fellmongering.
Rag and Bone Yards.
Fish frying.
In the case of the first trade a nuisance may arise if the
raw hides are not stored properly and all waste material
removed frequently.
Rag and bone yards are always a potential cause of
nuisance not only from smell but also because the nature of
the trade encourages the presence of rats, mice and flies. It
is to be regretted that the Corporation does not possess the
power to forbid the perpetuation of this trade where it is
already established in connection with private dwelling
houses. All that can be done, however, is to prevent further
unsuitable premises being used for the trade.
Legal proceedings were taken against the occupier of
premises in Acre Road for commencing the trade of rag
sorting and storage without first obtaining the sanction of