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On two occasions during the'year all the sewers in the Borough
were baited, involving a total of 1,340 manholes. Positive results
were obtained in 727 instances and it is estimated that at least 2,000
rats were poisoned.
(12) Mortuary.
The Council's Mortuary at St. Matthew's Row continued to
serve both Shoreditch and Bethnal Green Boroughs. During the
year 149 bodies were received there and 138 post-mortem examinations
were made.
(13) Burial of the Dead.
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, the
Council is required to arrange for the burial of any person who has
died or been found dead in the Borough if in such cases it appears
to the Council that no suitable funeral arrangement have been or
are being made. It was necessary to carry out this duty on 10
occasions during the year.