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The mortuary as a whole is probably the best one in
North-East London,
The total number of bodies received during the year was
711 (residents 286; non-residents 425). All except one were
for post-mortem examination, and inquests were held on 168.
Rag Flock &, other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
This Act requires the registration of premises upon
which a business is carried on involving the use of filling
materials. The number of premises registered is 9.
The Act also requires the licensing of premises for the
storage of rag flock, and 3 licences have been issued.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
This Act to regulate the sale of pet animals came into
force on the 1st April, 1952.
Licences have been issued in respect of seven premises
within the Borough.
Electrolytic Fluid Station.
The manufacture of Electrolytic Disinfecting Fluid was
started by the Borough Council in 1906. The installation
of the apparatus was largely due to the enthusiasm of the then
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. F. W. Alexander, The purpose
at that time was to produce a safe and reliable disinfectant
in order to save the high cost of the carbolic disinfectants
which were issued free to the public but at a cost to the
Council of £460 during 1905,
The fluid was essentially a hypochlorite made by electrolysis
of brine and a good deal of difficulty was experienced
in obtaining a stable preparation which would retain its disinfectant
properties for a reasonable period.
In 1908 the electrolytic fluid was used in the Council's
32.