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Miscellaneous.
91
Statement of Work done under the Rag Flock
Act, 1911.
32 visits to workshops were made by the Inspector, and
the materials used for bedding and upholstery were examined.
27 samples of rag flock were procured and submitted for
analysis, and all of them passed the required standard of
cleanliness.
67 certificates have been issued in respect of the sterilisation
of materials used in the manufacture of rag flock for
export.
Water Supply—Gutting-off Notices.
During the year, 80 notices with respect to 82 premises
were received from the Metropolitan Water Board, stating that
the supply had been withdrawn.
In 65 premises the water supply was cut off for nonpayment
of rates, in nine in consequence of defects to the
supply service, and in eight because the premises were empty
Mortuaries.
The Mortuaries in Clapham, Streatham and Wandsworth,
have been visited several times during the year, and the Bylaws
and Regulations have been carried out in a satisfactory
manner.
In Clapham, five bodies were removed to the Mortuary, in
Streatham, nine, and in Wandsworth 118,—of which 63 were
from Wandsworth, 22 from Putney, 23 from Tooting, three from
Wimbledon, one from Muswell Hill, five from Fulham and one
from Hither Green—a total of 132.
Inspection of Sanitary Conveniences.
The number of Sanitary Conveniences inspected was 167;
45 in Clapham, 22 in Putney, 12 in Balham, 15 in Streatham,