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Motor Disinfecting Van.—The motor van during 1932 completed
4,173 miles, carrying 3,349 cwts. of goods. The petrol consumed was
401 gallons, equal to 10.4 miles per gallon.
Mortuaries.
The number of bodies removed to the Council's mortuary under
order of the Coroner, or to await burial, was 319.
Inquests were held at the Coroner's Court, Horseferry Road, in
312 cases, and there were 10 adjourned inquests. Post-mortem
examinations were made in 195 instances. Seven bodies were received
in the mortuary chapel to await burial.
Modernisation of Public Mortuaries :—This subject has recently
drawn a great deal of public attention. In November the Medical
Officer of Health reported as to the need for bringing the mortuary in
Horseferry Road up to date, and a sub-committee was formed to deal
with matters relating to staff and premises. The work of this subcommittee
will be fully reported upon next year.
The number of bodies taken to the mortuary for purposes of
inquest, and to await burial, during the last 30 years is set out as
follows:—