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Southwark 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
There is not, on the whole, a great amount of pollution from local
factories or works. The chief cause can be attributed to the use of coal
fires for heating purposes in the numerous tenements and small dwellings,
and as this Borough is built on low-lying land there is a tendency to an
increase of fog, which causes much of the bronchial troubles so prevalent
in the district, and increases the heavy mortality from this type of case.
Southwark lies to the south and south-west of the most smoky
districts of London, and with a north-east wind it gets its share of their
pollution also.
BLACK SMOKE.
During the year 1928, three complaints were received at the Public
Health Office from persons other than the Council's Inspectors.
TABLE 19.
| Defendant. | Cause of Proceedings. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| William Good, 7, Sedgemoor Place, Camberwell. | Neglecting to amend defective roof gutter, and top floor back ceiling at 7, Horsman Street. | Summons withdrawn, work done, with 10/6 costs. |
| R. Holliday, 28, Lower Kennington Lane, S.E. 11. | Neglecting to amend defective water closet hinges, and door fastenings at 18, Barbel Street. | Summons withdrawn, work done, with 10/6 costs. |
| R. Holliday, 28, Lower Kennington Lane, S.E. 11. | Neglecting to amend defective drain, roof and rain-pipe at 22, Barbel Street. | The owner, Mr. Gough Cook paid £20 towards the cost of repairing these drains. |
| R. Holliday, 28, Lower Kennington Lane, S.E. 11. | Neglecting to amend defective drain, and to abate nuisance caused by dampness at 24, Barbel Street. | The summonses were accordingly withdrawn. |
| R. Holliday, 28, Lower Kennington Lane, S.E. 11. | Neglecting to amend defective roofs, paving and yard door sill at 32, Barbel Street. | Summons withdrawn, work done, with 10/6 costs. |
| S. Bounds, 4, Gaza Street, S.E. | Neglecting to amend defective roof, and abate nuisance caused by dampness at 6, Gaza Street. | Ordered to do work within 14 days, with 10/6 costs. |
| S. Bounds, 4, Gaza Street, S.E. | Neglecting to abate nuisance caused by dampness at 8, Gaza Street, | Ordered to do work within 14 days, with 10/6 costs. |
During the year 1927, three complaints were received at the Public
Health-Office, 4 observations were made, and two nuisances were observed.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
Under the definition of Houses Let in Lodgings, so many of our
houses are included, that it is a work of time to get a Register to cover
all the ground, but progress is being made by including the most obvious
cases as they occur.
Notices are sent to those concerned to proceed with the cleansing
each April, and from time to time leaflets are distributed to tenants
and lodgers, drawing their attention to their obligations under these
Regulations.
NUMBER OF HOUSES ON REGISTER AT END OF 1928.
St. Mary
37
St. Michael
59
„ Paul
19
„ Jude
16
„ Peter
33
„ George
56
„ John
22
Christchurch & St. Saviour
60
Trinity
13
—
All Saints
36
Total
351