Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald 14 February 1903.
CANTERBURY BREWSTER SESSIONS.
CHIEF CONSTABLE’S REPORT.
I have given notice of objection to the following houses:-
"Farriers' Arms," King Street.— I object to this house on the grounds that
part of the house and premises in the yard are used as a common lodging
house; that the backyard is in a very insanitary condition; that the
premises are not properly adapted for police supervision; that the
licence is not required to meet the requirements of the neighbourhood.
THE FARRIERS' ARMS, KING STREET.
Superintendent Farmery said the house was used as a common lodging-house
and there was accommodation for a large number of lodgers in the house
and outbuildings. The sanitary arrangements for so many lodgers were
very bad. There were five other licensed houses within fifty yards.
Mr. Knocker applied for the renewal of the licence.
In cross-examination, Superintendent Farmery said that considering the
class of lodgers who used it the house had been very well kept by Mrs.
Skinner, the tenant.
Mr. Turley (the City Surveyor) and Mr. Richardson (the Sanitary
Inspector) gave evidence as to the building and to the sanitary
arrangements, which they said needed improving.
THE DECISIONS. SIX RENEWALS REFUSED
The Magistrates retired for the purpose of considering the cases. On
their return into Court the Chairman said the Magistrates had given a
great deal of consideration to the cases having regard to the
consequences of their decisions.
As to the "Farriers' Arms" the state of the yard was very bad and the
sanitary conditions wanted improving. Plans for the alterations would
have to be sent in by the 21st inst. and they would be considered at the
adjourned sessions. It must be understood that in each case if the
licence were granted the common lodging-house business must not be
continued in future.
The Sessions were then adjourned until February 25th.
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