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Lewisham 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Removal of Infirm or Diseased Persons.
It was not necessary to take any action under Section 28 of
the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1928, relating
to the above.
Coroner's Court and Mortuary.
These premises are situated in Ladywell Road and comprise a
Court Room, Witness Room, Coroner's Office, Caretaker's Apartments
and Mortuary.
During the year 311 bodies were received into the Mortuary, of
which number 49 were brought in from outside the Borough, and
134 from Public Institutions. The Inquests held numbered 215, and
155 post-mortem examinations were conducted.
Disinfection and Personal Cleansing.
The Disinfecting and Personal Cleansing Station is situated at
Wearside Road, Lewisham. Details of the work carried out during
the year are contained in the following Tables : —