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Possible carriers in the schools call for a systematic bacteriological
examination of all children's throats, and this I
hope to be allowed to carry out at an early date.
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE.
Riverside parishes continue to derive benefit from the sewerage
scheme coupled up with Grays and Tilbury, with "disposal
works at West Tilbury. A complaint was received from
Gravesend of unpleasant smells from the works, but on inspection
I did not find sufficient evidence to warrant action by the
Sewerage Board. Some difficulty has been experienced in the
disposal of sludge, and, in my opinion, the sewerage could be
with advantage diluted with storm water, which at present is
disposed of separately.
GENERAL SANITARY MATTERS.
Owing to the illness of Mr. J. Hurst, Sanitary Inspector,
it was found necessary to appoint Mr. C. Riley, A.R.S.I., as
temporary Deputy Inspector on 28th August, who has efficiently
carried out the duties since.
No further complaints from Little Thurrock on the offensive
smells from Grays Dye Works.
The works of Messrs. Bury, Wiggins, at Purfleet, has
caused a very considerable annoyance to local residents by
reason of the fumes given off. A deputation visited Orsett
Council, and every endeavour to deal with the matter was
made, but when about to proceed against the firm it was found
necessary befare doing so to adopt Urban Powers under sections
112, 114 and 155 of the Public Health Act, 1897. Application
was made to the Ministry of Health, who gave the necessary
sanction, the Order coming in force on 4th May, 1925, since
when the nuisance has considerably abated, owing partly to
decreased work and later to the fact that the firm were using
different material. Complaints ceased to be so urgent. Great
difficulty has been experienced in obtaining evidence of