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Bethnal Green 1904

Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1904

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(g) Ample rooms, shelves, and storage accommodation for
the proper keeping of bedding and other articles.
Generally the New Station is very well lighted from large
skylights in the roof.
All internal surfaces are of impervious materials, free from
cracks or crevices, and capable of being thoroughly washed down
from top to bottom, by means of a hose whenever needed.
The walls are of white glazed bricks throughout, which adds
to the brightness and cleanliness of the place.
The contract price of the building complete amounted to
£2,800, of which £615 was for machinery. There will be some
small additions.
Both the Health Committee and its Department are to be
congratulated on having successfully emerged from their troubles,
and of being now in possession of a modern, well equipped, and
efficient disinfecting station, capable of dealing with the work of
the Borough for many years to come.
JOHN FOOT.
Chief Inspector.