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Three Crane Court, Boro'
72 to 80, Collingwood Street
30, Blackfriars Road
106 & 108, Broadwall (since closed) and
4 to 15, Loman Street
the whole of this property which is let out in seperate rooms
is occupied by persons of the poorer class, and in every case
was in a most lamentable condition. With the exception of
the two houses in Broadwall (since closed), and 4 to 15, Loman
Street (now undergoing repair), the property has been thoroughly
done up and made habitable.
In respect to drainage several important alterations have
been can id out during the year. Where old and defective brick
drains have been found to exist, notices have been served to do
away with them and new pipe drains have been substituted.
Great difficulty has been experienced in ascertaining the source
of the old drains, no plans having previously been deposited
with the Board. In each instance of new drainage a plan has
been submitted to the Surveyor, shewing the position, &c., of
the drains, which will obviate any future difficulty in this
respect.
The obstruction of the footpaths in Southwark Street
(especially) and other parts of the district, caused the Board
to institute proceedings against several persons, with the
result that, a conviction was obtained in each case, and a
nominal fine inflicted.
I have obtained and submitted to the Analyst the requisite
articles for analysis under the "Sale of Food and Drugs Act,
1875," which will be found in his report.
A number of minor matters have been dealt with during the
year, which it is impossible to enumerate, but all of which
I believe will have a beneficial effect upon the health of the
neighbourhood.
JOHN J. MOODY.
Inspector.