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VACCINATION.
Below is given a copy of the returns made by the Vaccination
Officers of the Hackney Union, respecting Vaccination from 1st of
January to 30th June, 1900. This shows that the proportion of
successful vaccinations made during the first half year of 1900 was
slightly less than those made during the same period of 1899 : but on
the other hand the number not vaccinated and unaccounted for during
the former period was less than those of the latter period, the
percentages being respectively 23 and 29. While this is an
improvement upon the period prior to the passing of the last
Vaccination Act, it is not at all satisfactory. It will be noted that
the number of conscientious objectors who obtained certificates
during the 1st half year of 1900 was 30, an increase of 4 only on those
during the same period of the previous year. The role of " conscientious
objector" does not appear to be popular.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
The house refuse removed by the local authority from occupied
houses in Hackney during the year 1900 amounted to 61,164 loads,
at a total cost of £18,579 15s. 4d.; against 57,990 loads, at a cost of
£16,901 9s. 4d. for the year 1899. The above figures show a cost of
1/7½ per head of population (estimated) for the year 1900, and
1/6½ per head for the year 1899.
The removal of house refuse is a heavy charge upon the rates, but
a most necessary one ; and it is to be hoped that the disposal of the
refuse by the destructor now in course of erection will effect a
considerable reduction in this charge.
The amount paid to the local authority for the removal and
disposal of trade refuse during the year was £125 10s. 2d.