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Refuges.
There are 2 Refuges in the Borough, one at Wanless Road,
and the other at the Wharf, Belvedere Road. Neither refuge
has been used during 1903.
Disinfecting Station.
From January 1st, 1903, the whole of the disinfecting work
has been carried out at Wanless Road. There are 2 Equifex
Machines in use, and these have given satisfaction during the
year, no complaints having been received as to damaged goods,
etc. The old machine (Neville's Patent) at the Wharf is no
longer used for disinfecting purposes. Norris and Blake are
responsible for the working of the machines, Norris also being
General Superintendent of the Department. The Staff consists
of the Superintendent, 4 Disinfecting Men, 4 Drivers and 1 Stove
Assistant.
Stables have been erected at Wanless Road during the year
1903, and will be ready for use at the beginning of 1904. The
estimated cost is £888—the estimated cost for the extension of
the Disinfecting Buildings (including the paving of the courtyard
and the provision of a glass roof over the same) being £2,288.
All this work has been carried out during the years 1902-3.
Two new Disinfecting Vans were purchased during 1903 from
Messrs. Dicks & Seaton, Clapham Road, at a cost of £45 per
Van, and two of the old Disinfecting Vans were repainted at a
cost of per Van.
An extra (second) Equifex Disinfecting Sprayer has been
purchased during 1903.