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Quodling's Manufactory.
On several occasions, and by various persons, notices were given of an
offensive effluvium emanating from these works. I visited them a few times
alone, and once in the company of the Inspector from the Metropolitan Board
of Works. The matter was taken to the Greenwich Police Court. Since then
no serious complaints have been received.
Booth's Mineral Water Works.
In June, 1887, the Surveyor of Sewers requested that these premises should
be inspected by me. The condition of the VV.Cs., a trap near to them, the
flooring, and roofing were the points demanding attention. The Clerk served notice
upon the owner to provide sufficient and suitable W.C. accommodation, and also
to provide a proper receptacle for the waste then being thrown into the drain
and sewer, as this waste forms an incrustation and so blocks up the drains.
Nothing of permanent good came of the notice. The place is now closed.
Credon Road.
In July, I received notice of offensive odours in the rear of Nos. 2, 4,
and 6, Credon-road. I visited the houses, and also the premises—the latter
consists of two leather dressing factories. The chief cause of nuisance was the
keeping of pigs. They were got rid of, and there has been no further complaint.
Railway Arches.
During the year, my attention has several times been called to the great
nuisance caused by the stowage of offensive matter, and the carrying on of obnoxious
trades in the arches. As in the majority of cases the arches are sub-let. I beg
to quote the words used in my report of September 20th, 1887. "I am surprised at
"the indifference and thoughtlessness with which persons sub-let such places for such
"purposes, utterly regardless of the comfort and health of their neighbours. It is
"high time that they who are so inclined, and are able to gratify their inclina"tion
should understand that the Vestry are firmly resolved not to allow such
"abuses of privilege, and are also determined to put a stop to such attempts."