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The use of Pagefield lorries and containers, first introduced in 1925, has very much
facilitated this work.
B.—The methods of refuse disposal are:—
(a) By combustion in the Destructor.
(b) Removal to the country by rail.
The following figures for the past year, kindly supplied by Mr. E. W. Swinstead,
m.i.m. & cy.e., the Borough Engineer, give some idea of the enormous amount of
refuse to be dealt with. For the purpose of comparison the figures for the previous
year are also given:—
Quantity of refuse collected
Quantity of refuse burnt at Destructor
Quantity put on rail
Quantity of clinker residual
1933.
1932.
Tons.
51310
32962
18340
12720
Tons.
53646
34799
18841
12548
MORTUARY AND CORONER'S COURT.
These buildings are situated in Cambridge Street, at the rear of St. Pancras Gardens.
Extensive improvements have been made in connection with the Mortuary during recent
years, and it is now a satisfactory and well-equipped building.
During the year 1931, a number of improvements were carried out to the Coroner's
Court. The work included the provision of a separate entrance to the Coroner's Office, the
installation of electric heating and provision of additional sanitary accommodation. A room
for the Coroner's Officers and a separate room for female witnesses were also provided.
Improvements were also made in connection with the lighting, heating and seating arrangements
of the Court.
In view of the expenditure incurred, the existing lease was cancelled and a new lease
of the Court was granted to the London County Council at an increased rental.
It is now provided that the use of the Court is not to be restricted solely to the
investigation of deaths occurring within the Borough of St. Pancras. This proviso was
doubtless desired on account of the recent re-arrangement of Coroners' districts by the London
County Council.
Permission to make an increased use of the Mortuary and Post-mortem room in
connection with cases occurring outside the Borough was not included, but there has been
a growing tendency to make use of this accommodation for ex-St. Pancras cases. The
attention of the London County Council has been directed to the matter and the subject is
still under consideration.
The following table gives particulars concerning the number of inquests held, number
of bodies received and post-mortem examinations made during the year:—
Number of inquests held
Number of bodies received
Number of post-mortem
examinations made
St. Pancras cases 151
Ex-St. Pancras cases 422
St. Pancras cases 306
Ex-St. Pancras cases 510
St. Pancras cases 286
Ex-St, Pancras cases 446