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the Metropolitan Board to override the decision of the Select
Committee, will be totally unsuccessful.
the mall (obstructions).
An action having been brought against the Board by Mr.
William Ayres, he claiming the land in front of East Cottage
as a private wharf, the Board deeply regret that they were unsuccessful
in their defence, founded upon the assertion of the
public right of access to the river at the point in question.
A verdict having been given for the plaintiff, the Board has
moved the Court for a new trial, and trust that they may be
able at a later date to report that they have succeeded in maintaining
the right of the public to the use of the piece of land
now in dispute.
toll bridges.
The Metropolitan Board, having obtained the necessary Parliamentary
power, it is expected that the three Bridges over the
Thames, within the Fulham District, will shortly be declared
free from toll.
street nomenclature, etc.
Westwick Gardens, in the parish, has been re-named,
"Westwick Street," and re-numbered.
pillar letter boxes.
Upon application of the Post-Office authorities, the Board
has sanctioned the erection of additional pillar letter-boxes
within the District, viz.: one in Latymer Road, and one in
Wood lane.
victoria road and bullow road.
The Board has constructed a sewer to form an outlet for the
drainage of this Estate, and has issued notices upon the owners
of the property for payment of the cost of the work of sewering
the two streets, and it is hoped that the carrying out of this
work will materially assist in the improvement of this locality.
construction of sewers by private persons.
Having regard to the great importance of securing the control
over the construction of sewers by land owners and others
within the District, so as to ensure that the plans, as sanctioned
by the Metropolitan Board, are adhered to, this Board has
published a set of rules and regulations for the guidance of
landowners, builders, and others. For the general information