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Teddington 1897

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]

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The Thames Conservancy in their reply stated,
that the river had been carefully watched by their
officers, and they had failed to observe any
pollution of the river taking place, either from the
Island or from vessels moored there, and that any
case of pollution bought to the Conservators
notice would receive their prompt attention.
The Island was frequently visited by your
Inspector during the summer and no cause for
complaint was found. I understand that it has
now become the property of some of the neighbouring
land owners, who will probably take care
that in the future ho structure will be allowed to
be erected.
ROADS.
I am glad that a number of roads have been
scheduled for repair, which they sorely need.
Tbe roads are—
Elleray Road Royal Road
Windsor Road Lodge Road
Holmsdale Road Coburg Road
Coleshill Road Princes Road
I think Lindum Road and School-house Lane
in South Teddington also require attention as they
are in a very bad condition.
DUST-BINS AND HOUSE REFUSE.
In some houses dust-bins were required, in
others they were found in a dilapidated condition.
Orders were given to supply same and to remedy
the defects and they were complied with. With
a view of obviating the carriage of refuse through
houses the Bye-Laws Committee has been instructed
to consider the advisability of making a