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condensers, afterwards being passed up through a firebed in a specially
constructed high temperature furnace. This method has been
found to be highly effective, and no further trouble has been
experienced.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are eleven Common Lodging Houses in the Borough,
four in the Stratford district, and seven in the Tidal Basin district,
all of which, with one exception, were originally constructed
and used for other purposes, such as private dwelling houses, and
have been adapted more or less successfully to meet the requirements
of the Common Lodging House Bye Laws. The total
number of beds at these houses is 616.
The Sanitary Inspectors pay periodical visits, and during the
year 59 inspections were made, and two notices were duly served
for various defects. These have been complied with. In addition,
one letter of warning was sent.
No applications have been received for the registration of
new premises.
There are a number of premises used as Seamen's Lodgings
situated in the South of the Borough. These are under the constant
supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors. It was not found
necessary to serve any statutory notices during the year.
Rag Flock Act.
There are four premises where rag flock is being dealt with.
Ten samples were taken during the year, but it was not necessary
to take any legal action under the Act.
Offensive Trades.
There are thirty-one premises where statutory offensive
trades are carried on in the Borough. They are as follows :—
Fat Melters and Bone Boilers 21
Fish Skin Dressers 1
Chemical Manure Manufacturers 1
Degreasing Bones and Glue-making Contractors
1
Soap Boilers 3
Gut Scrapers 1
Fish Waste Collectors and Fish Meal Manufacturers
2
Tripe Dressers 1
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