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As a matter of urgency the Public Health Committee directed:—
"That the house at Bromley Depot be fitted up as a temporary
"shelter for accommodation of persons who have been in contact
"with small-pox cases, during disinfection of their dwellings,
"clothing and effects (for a period not exceeding 48 hours in each
"case) where such disinfection cannot conveniently be carried out
"without such removal; and that the Council bear the expense of
"maintenance and attendance until such persons are allowed to
"return to their own homes."
It was further contemplated that necessity might arise for other
buildings at the Depot being also used for this purpose.
The Council approved the action of the Committee.
Mr. Hitchins, the Vaccination Officer, has kindly furnished me
with the following statistics, which are copied from those forwarded
to the Local Government Board:—