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disinfection, and carriages or vessels for the removal of
articles (whether bedding, clothing, or ether) which have
become Infected by any dangerous infectious disease.
(2) Any Sanitary Authorities may execute their duty
under this Section by combining for the purposes thereof, or
by contracting for the use by one of the contracting authorities
of any premises provided for the purpose of this Section by
another of such contracting authorities, and may so combine or
contract upon such terms as may be agreed upon. In accordance
with these provisions, I advised your Authority to seek to
combine or contract with the Commissioners of Sewers of the
City of London. This was done with the effect that the
Commissioners gave a favourable consideration to the proposal
and offered to disinfect free of charge, which offer was
accepted by your Authority. The Disinfector in use by the
Commissioners is the modern and very excellent one invented by
Mr. Lyon. It may be described as a large iron cylinder
filled with steam, which is super-heated by means of a steam
jacket. It is further supplied with a vacuum apparatus, by
means of which the disinfection of such articles as thick
mattresses is rendered certain and thorough.
With regard to Mortuary Accommodation, I called your
attention to the following Sections of the Health