[Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Jarrow Borough.

  • Jarrow (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1934
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Credit: [Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Jarrow Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    17/36 (page 15)
    Premises and Occupiers which can be controlled by Byelaws or Regulations. Offensive Trades.—There are eighteen f ish Friers’ premises and one Marine Store in the Borough. At some of these premises there have In-en frequent changes of ow nership, and with declining trade there was a lack of interest and attention to the premises. 1'he said premises have required constant attention. Slaughterhouses.—There are 12 slaughterhouses in the Borough and with the exception of one which is not in constant use, the) have been visited regularly. Common Lodging Houses. At the end ol the year there were six houses registered, (beat difficulty hits been experienced with the houses at 6, Dunn Street, and 84 36 and 35 37, Stanley Street, and after frequent warning the keepers oi these premises were prosecuted lor breaches of the Bve-laws. The prosecutions were withdrawn, on the keepers giving notice that they were giving up business. The houses 6 8, Dunn Street, and 34/36, Stanley Street, have been closed and removed from the register during 1935. I he house 35 37, Stanley Street, is pending registration in the name of another person. Rag Flock Acts, 1911—1928.—No samples of rag flock have been taken during the year. Tents, Vans and Sheds.—In August of this year a special inspection was made of the caravans on the Pit Heap and other places in the Borough. On the report of this inspection the Council took the neces- sary action anti 10 caravans were prohibited further occupation in the Borough. Two persons claimed to be members of the Showman’s Guild and they are to move off the Pit Heap w hen the other members of the Guild move in the Spring of 1935. The occupier of the two caravans on land adjoining- the Police Station was granted six months in which to make other arrangements. The sanitary conveniences on the Pit Heap continue to be in an insanitary condition by reason of the number of persons using them. Smoke Abatement.—'There has been no action taken as regard to smoke abatement during the year. Schools.—No Public Elementary School was closed during the year to prevent the spread of infectious disease. The sanitarv conditions and water supply of the schools in the area are satisfactory.