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Private Roadway, Lower Road.
On serving a notice upon Messrs. Taylor & Walker, of Limehouse, calling their attention
to the offensive state of the roadway abutting upon the "China Hall" P.H., a letter was
received in reply stating that the roadway in question was not a private but public roadway.
The letter was referred to the Law Clerk.
inhabited Shed.
From information received I visited a shed at the rear of 60, Osprey Street and found it
inhabited by a family consisting of seven persons. The shed being totally unfit for habitation,
I reported the matter to the Vestry, who ordered a Notice to be served to abate the overcrowding,
which had the desired effect. It appeared the man had originally taken the shed
as a storage for his barrows.
Magistrate's Orders.
On the 18th January, I attended Greenwich Police Court in support of five summonses
against the owner of Nos. 11 to 15, Hatteraick Street, for non-compliance with the
Vestry's Notices. The magistrate made an order for the works to be carried out within 14
days, and for payment of costs.
On the 3rd December, I attended Greenwich Police Court to obtain Closing Orders in
respect to Nos. 11 to 15, Silver Street.
These houses were found to be in such a state as to be unfit for human habitation, and,
upon the certificate of the Medical Officer of Health, proceedings were instituted under the
Housing of the Working Classes Act.
The magistrate made an order for the closing of the houses and payment of 30/- costs.
On the 17th December Notices were served on the occupiers to quit within 14 days, and
the houses were subsequently closed.