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City of London 1894
Report on the sanitary condition of the City of London for the year 1894
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Within the last three years they have been
completely redrained in a satisfactory manner,
and are periodically cleansed throughout,
every year.
PUBLIC BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.
On 1st May, 1894, the Sanitary Committee
reported—
On the Reference, as to the desirability of
erecting Swimming Baths and Wash-houses
within the City, stating that, in their opinion,
the erection of such conveniences is eminently
desirable, and recommending that, inasmuch
as the Solicitor reports that the Commission
have no power to expend money for the
purpose, it be referred back to the Committee
to consider the necessary steps to be taken to
obtain such powers. Whereupon it was
Resolved that this Court agree with the
Sanitary Committee in their Report, and it
be referred back to them accordingly.
On 9th October the Committee further
reported—