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were issued by the Vestry, in conformity with the
provisions of the Paddington Local Act, for the
purpose of restraining the undue detention of
offensive matter on the wharves, and shortly afterwards
proceedings were taken against one of the
wharfingers who had disregarded these regulations.
With a similar object in view, it was resolved
by the Vestry on the 7th of February to introduce
into all future Contracts for Cleansing the Streets
a stipulation to the effect, that between the 1st of
March and the 1st of November, no slop or road
scrapings should be allowed to remain on any
wharf for a longer period than forty-eight hours,
nor to the extent of a boat load at any time.
Slaughter-houses and Cow-houses.
During the Summer and Autumn the Slaughterhouses
and Cow-houses were carefully examined,
and a report was drawn up by the Inspector on
each, containing a detailed description of the
buildings used, and showing their condition as
regards drainage, ventilation and cleanliness.
These reports were submitted to the Sanitary
Committee with the usual notices of applications
for licenses, on the 6th of October. It did not
appear expedient to the Committee to shew cause
on a Sanitary ground against any of the