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with outbreaks of disease (more especially an outbreak of Smallpox
in a school in Norwood). This special work in connection
with Diarrhoea is giving satisfactory results.
The value of a Female Inspector is proved from the above
account of important work done during 1902, dealing specially
with workshops, work-places, etc., where females only, or chiefly,
are employed. The Council is to be congratulated, not only on
having made the appointment, but also in having secured the
services of Miss E. G. Gamble, who has given every satisfaction,
and whose work in connection with the inspection of the Kitchens
of Restaurants, Hotels, etc., calls for special mention.
The Female Underground Conveniences (belonging to the
Council), and the Sanitary Conveniences of Railway Stations,
Shops, etc., are now kept under constant supervision, and are,
consequently, kept up to a fair state of sanitary efficiency and
cleanliness.
The new Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, throws upon
Sanitary Authorities increased duties in connection with outworkers
of certain trades, chiefly tailors and dressmakers. 7 his
is work that naturally falls to the lot of a Female Inspector, and
next year's Report will bear witness to the way in which this
work is carried out in Lambeth Borough.