The Alleged Nuisance in Commercial Road: … (letters to the Town Council in Exeter for and against complaints made concerning dust and smell from the Devonshire Barytes Company works in Commercial Road … The Town Clerk also read the following report from the Sanitary Inspector, Mr. R. Lendon: – On Thursday, August 25th, from a complaint I received by letter, I went to the Barytes and Chemical Works in the Commercial Road. The complaint was that at times, particularly on a morning from seven to eight o’clock, that there were clouds of black vapour and dust, which covered everything in the house and caused an offensive smell … (witnessed episode) … The manager told me they were having alterations made, which would be finished in a few days, and would prevent any escape of dust or any offensive smell and that there would be no cause for any further complaint … Alderman Roper said in consequence of a communication he received on Friday he went into the neighbourhood on Saturday and then visited Mr. Pinsent’s house. The plates were covered with a thick dust such as that found on the jug produced, and when put under the tap a most offensive small came from them. There could be no doubt that the nuisance was most injurious and prejudicial. … On the proposal of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Mr. E. T. Fulford, it was decided that Mr. A. Burch should be instructed to prosecute, the town Clerk being one of the proprietors of the factory …
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