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West Ham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Offensive Trades.
There are 27 premises in the area where statutory offensive trades are being carried on. These trades are as follows:-
| Nature of Offensive Trade. | No. of Premises licenced |
|---|---|
| Fat Melters and Bone Boilers | 17 |
| Chemical Manure Manufacturers | 1 |
| Soap Boilers | 2 |
| Gut Scrapers | 2 |
| Fish Meal Manufacturers | 1 |
| Tripe Dressers | 1 |
| Animal Charcoal Manufacturers | 1 |
| Glue Makers | 1 |
| Fellmongers | 1 |
All these places are visited very frequently by the Sanitary
Inspectors, and during the year 498 inspections were made.
Proceedings were instituted for establishing the trade of fat
melter against a pig-keeper who had installed a fat digester, steam
actuated, and was found to be melting fat even though there were
no pigs on the premises. He entered a plea that the oil extracted
was sold to linoleum manufacturers, and the residue was used for
the feeding of pigs at another piggery outside the Borough. The
Court held that he had not established the trade of Fat Melter,
and dismissed the case with Costs.
MOSQUITOES.
No complaints were received during the year of infestation
by mosquitoes from the Northern Outfall Sewer, which was badly
affected in 1934.
An urgent appeal for assistance was received from the Manager
of a Telephone Exchange, when it was found that serious
infestation was occurring due to semi-stagnant water near by.
This and all surrounding vegetation was sprayed with a thin oil,
which proved effective. No more trouble was experienced throughout
the year.
PROSECUTIONS, 1935.
Nuisances (Public Health Acts)—
702 Summonses. 369 Summonses withdrawn: 1 Summons
was dismissed, Costs incurred: 1 Summons was
adjourned sine-die: 331 Magistrate's Orders were issued
to do the uncompleted work specified on the Sanitary
Notice in a given time.
Failure to comply with Magistrate's Orders—
85 Summonses. 41 Summonses withdrawn: In 44 cases penalties
were imposed.
West Ham Corporation Acts, 1893 and 1898.
22 Summonses. 17 Summonses withdrawn: Penalties were
imposed in 5 cases.
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