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complaint made of damage during disinfection. In 3
cases it was proved to the satisfaction of the owner that there
was no foundation for complaint, while in the remaining
instance a few jacket buttons which had melted in the steam
were replaced at a cost of sixpence.
The articles disinfected included the 124 Army blankets
which are mentioned on page 52.
Many complaints were, however, received that soiled
clothing had been sent home after disinfection unwashed, and
until means for washing such articles are provided similiar
complaints will continue to be made. The utility of the Station
would be greatly increased if a small laundry were added to it
so that the infected articles could, where necessary, be
thoroughly washed and returned home cleansed as well as
disinfected. It is to be hoped that during the present year
steps will be taken to provide this much-needed addition to
what is otherwise an admirably planned and equipped
Disinfection Station.
The total weight of the articles removed and disinfected
at the Disinfection Station during the year 1903 was
125 tons 1 qr. 2 lbs.