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1,230 cases. Waste water pipes have been disconnected
from drains and made to discharge in
the open air in 883 instances. Nineteen persons
suffering from infectious diseases were removed to
hospitals, and 16 dead bodies were removed to the
mortuary, from houses which were occupied by
more than one family, or from rooms which were
used as living and sleeping rooms. Among the
articles of food which were seized and destroyed,
on account of their being in a putrid state, were 40
baskets of cherries; 8 cases of fish; and 10 pieces
of beef and pork.
Ten cases of overcrowding and various nuisances
of a minor character were abated.
In all these matters I am much indebted to the
active and zealous assistance of the sanitary
inspector.
Thanking the Vestry for the support I have at
all times received in carrying out the duties of my
office,
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN DIXON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health.
133, Jamaica Road,
Bermondsey.