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Borough was concerned, and during 1912 and 1913 the question of the
erection of a Dust Destructor occupied the attention of the Council.
Tenders for erection were obtained, but the recommendation of the
Public Health Committee that their consideration be adjourned for 12
months was not accepted by the Council, they referring the question
to a Joint Committee of the Public Health and Tramways, and they
in their turn referred the matter back to the Public Health Committee.
The disposal of the refuse by the erection of a "crusher," and the
resultant pulverized matter sold for agricultural purposes was
thoroughly considered by the Committee, and a quantity of West Ham
refuse was treated and analysed with a view to ascertaining its suitability
for this purpose The Public Health Committee recommended
the Council to hold over their definite decision, and with that end in
view negotiations were sanctioned with Messrs. Cory to extend the
existing contract for " barging " for a period not exceeding two years.
BYE-LAWS RELATING TO OFFENSIVE
TRADES, COMMON LODGING HOUSES, &c.
Offensive Trades.—Upwards of 30 premises where statutory
offensive businesses are carried on are located in the Borough, and
include soap manufacturers, 9; fat melters and bone boilers, 16 ; gut
scrapers, 2; fish and offal contractors, 2; organic manure manufacturers,
2 ; other trades, 5. These are subject to constant inspection
and may be said to be carried on with comparatively little
nuisance to the general public.
The following fresh applications were dealt with during the year
under review:—
An application was made by the Amalgamated Chemical Works,
of No. 36, King Street, E.C., to steam bones on the premises in the