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Work at the Disinfecting Station —The work at the disinfecting
station was heavier than at any period since it was erected, for no less than
111,395 large articles were disinfected, as contrasted with 17,240 in 1895, when
the station was opened. There has been a considerable increase in the work
of late years, more particularly since 1908; which demonstrates that full use is
made of the plant.
The disinfections included 65,251 articles removed from infected homes, as
well as 46,144 articles, mostly second-hand garments, forwarded for disinfection
by a large firm of dealers in such apparel. The description of the former are
set out in the following statement. It may be mentioned, however, that the
return does not include the garments of verminous school children, which were
disinfected while they receive their baths.