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With the exception of Small-pox, Measles, and
Diphtheria, there was a considerable diminution in
the mortality from all forms of Zymotic disease.
The mean temperature of the air 48.6°, being
slightly below the average. The first quarter of
the year was warmer than usual, and the last
quarter cooler. The rain-fall amounted to 24.0
inches, being 5.4 inches more than in the previous
year, but 1.3 below the average of a long series
of years.
The Water supply of London maintained the
satisfactory quality which has characterised it
during the last three years. That supplied by the
Southwark Company was sometimes better and
sometimes worse than that supplied by the other
companies, whose common source is the river
Thames. It was clear and transparent throughout
the year.
SANITARY WORK.
The inspections of houses, and other premises,
which demanded the attention of your sanitary
officers during the year numbered 8,772, being an
increase of 2,626.
The notices served for the execution of necessary
sanitary works amounted to 5,411. 288 houses were
disinfected, cleansed, and purified; and 170 in a
dirty and dilapidated condition, were cleansed and
repaired.
The attention which has been given during recent
years to the supplying of water to closets was continued,
and 1,050 were thus supplied. Defective
and stopped drains, and untrapped sinks have
required the superintendence of the Inspector in
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