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BYE-LAWS—OFFENSIVE CARGOES.
Careful watch continues to be kept on barges engaged in the conveyance of
household refuse, stable manure, and other cargoes of an offensive nature.
During the year 82 infringements have been reported.
The largest number will be seen to have occurred during the month of
January. During the week ending the year 1904, very dense fogs had
prevailed, causing a great accumulation of domestic refuse on barges, which
were unable to proceed to the place of discharge, consequently the supply of
coverings ran short.
In 13 instances the facts were reported to the City Solicitor, but in no case
was it found necessary to summon the offenders before a court of summary
jurisdiction. Generally speaking, the Bye-laws have been observed.
In the majority of instances the offence is caused through the negligence of
the men employed on the barges. The owners have provided cloths, but the
men neglect to cover the cargo up.
The s.s. "Kildona" arrived at Deptford, 10 p.m., on April 16th, discharged
the cattle at the Cattle Market, Deptford, and entered the Surrey Commercial
Dock the same evening.
The owners proposed keeping the manure on board until the vessel left for
Leith, and stated that the discharge of manure would be done during the
voyage to that port. A notice was served on the owners requiring them to
comply with the Bye-laws of this Authority, and to keep the manure properly
and securely covered so as to prevent any nuisance arising therefrom. The
manure was forthwith covered with lime, and the vessel left dock the evening
of the 18th instant.
These boats are very offensive, especially during the summer months, and
whilst I have no desire to interfere with trade interests, it is not too much to
expect shipowners to do what is necessary to prevent their vessels being a
nuisance to other people, and perhaps the service of the Notice in this instance
will have a good effect in the future.
SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
Some large flour mills have been erected in the course of the past year
It was found that the sanitary conveniences in connection therewith were of
an old and insanitary type which could not be approved of by this Authority.
The facts were laid before Mr. Solicitor, and the result has been that
suitable water-closets will be erected at an early date, and connected with a
sewer.