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The inquests on fires related to the following places:—
Date of Inquest Situation of Premises where Fire occurred.
14th June, 1904 199, Upper Thames Street.
27th „ „ 19-20, Cousin Lane.
6th October, „ 16, Garlick Hill.
13th „ „ 199, Upper Thames Street.
10th November, 1904 Sun Court, Golden Lane
(Messrs. Smeeton and Co.).
28th „ „ 4-5, Long Lane.
The block of buildings containing the steam disinfecting apparatus and
fumigating chambers, &c., was completely destroyed on 29th October last
during a fire which occurred at some adjoining premises ; much damage was
also done to the post-mortem room. Plans are now being prepared for
re-arranging these buildings upon improved lines.
DISINFECTANTS.
The methods adopted in 1901 for disinfecting public thoroughfares, &c.,
referred to in detail in your Medical Officer's Annual Reports for that and
the succeeding year, were continued during 1904.
As heretofore, all chemicals and disinfectants supplied throughout the
Public Health Department were obtained through your Medical Officer.
They are used for the following purposes:—
A. Deodorizing and " denaturalizing" condemned meat.
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B. Disinfecting public conveniences (urinals, &c.).
C. Disinfecting roadways, street gullies, &c.
D. Disinfecting premises, &c., after infectious disease, drain testing,
and sundries.

This, although £52 in excess of the amount spent for similar purposes in
1903—which, however, was a cold and wet season—was less than the amount
for 1902. This is satisfactory, considering the warmth and length of last
summer.