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BAKEHOUSES.
The bakehouses were inspected twice during the past year, and
notices as to lime-whiting, &c., were served in those cases considered
necessary. In my last annual report a description was given respecting
the position of these premises.
SLAUGHTER-HOUSES AND COW-HOUSES.
Fifteen slaughter-houses (nine in Poplar and six in Bromley); and
twelve cow-houses (five in Poplar and seven in Bromley), were
inspected upon receiving notices from the owners of their intention
to apply for the renewal of their licenses to the London County
Council. In no instance was the Board advised to oppose the license.
SANITARY INSPECTORS WORK, &c., AND POLICE COURT
PROCEEDINGS.
During the year 3995 intimations, 1449 statutory notices, 475 final
notices (complimentary) were served, 4074 drains were tested, 6337
inspections and 23,104 re-inspections were made. The Inspectors'
reports are appended to this report.
Two cases of overcrowding were reported to the Committee, and
the necessary notices were directed to be served.
Certificates were authorised to be signed under Section 48 of the
Public Health (London) Act, that there were proper and sufficient
water supplies at 14 newly erected houses. The Committee's attention
was called to the condition of the Ditches at Millwall, and the
same were ordered to be cleansed. On the 10th July, I reported to
the Committee respecting the condition of the banks of the River Lea,
suggesting that the Conservancy ought to cleanse the banks of Bow
Creek, as at low tide they were covered with thick, black, slimy, filthy
mud, and emitted odours no doubt dangerous to health. The Committee
directed the Clerk to report upon the matter, more particularly
with regard to the action-at-law by the Board against the Corporation
of West Ham, and at a later meeting the Committee directed the
Clerk to write to the Lea Conservancy Board, calling attention to the
condition of the foreshore of the River within the Poplar District.
The Police Court proceedings were as follows:—■