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Islington 1919

Sixty-fourth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington

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Table: Summary of the chief articles ofClothing, Bedding, &c,disinfected during the year1919,and also in the preceling year1918.

Summary of the chief articles ofClothing, Bedding, &c,disinfected during the year1919,and also in the preceling year1918.

1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterThe Year 19191918
Beds4193694807852,0531,642
Blankets9197507791,7944,2423,602
Bolsters2962713497681,6841,325
Carpets101232551200341
Chair Bed Cushions47367315130795
Mattresses3534614677382,0191,174
Palliasses8383421822679
Pillows9087601,0031,8974,5683,899
Quilts3992764208541.9491,922
Sheets5174897551,6063,3672,721
Other Articles3,5923,7923,8449,49320,72121,859
Totals7,6347,3108,23718,15541,33638,659

Table: The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is sh own below :—

The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is sh own below :—

1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterYear
Soldiers' Overcoats1,0513503451,8823,628
„ Jackets2,1781,7047692,3927,043
„ Tunics—300—9521,252
„ Haversacks—————
Trousers450—2471,1921,889
Frock Coats-—50062562
Boots100———IOO
Other Articles55461984,5455,303
4.3332,3602,05911,02519,777

Table: Disinfectants distributed and used.—The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms :—

Disinfectants distributed and used.—The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms :—

How disposed of.Carbolic PowderDisinfecting Fluid.Formaldehyde.
Powder.Solution.
Tons.cwts.Gallons.cwt.qr-lbs.Gallons.
To Householders10194-—-—
Disinfection of Premises..--—112236
Cost£12817sod.