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The number of complaints entered in the Inspectors books, all of
which have been enquired into by the Board, was 81.
WANDSWORTH. Mr. Nicholas writes, "The improvement in the
general health of this parish which was manifest in the first quarter of
the year, was still more notable in that just ended. The number of
deaths registered during the past quarter was 50, which is 15 less than
the lowest number of any corresponding quarter during the past six
years, 25 less than the average of corresponding quarters of the same
period, and 35 less than the corresponding quarter of last year.
There was less mortality from epidemic disease during the two past
quarters, by one half, than during the corresponding periods of last year
(6-12). By a similar comparison there were less cases of sickness by
nearly one-sixth, and less mortality by nearly one-half amongst the
poor. The above comparison is too extensive and varied to fall short
of the conviction that a great diminution of mortality and sickness has
taken place from some unusual cause, an explanation of which does not
present itself, except by a full entertainment of the probable effects of
sanitary agency."
The Inspectors return from this sub-district, gives the number of
sanitary notices served upon owners and occupiers as 16, nine of which
appear to have been second notices. The number of houses inspected
during the quarter was 79. The sanitary improvements perfected
during the same period, comprise the construction of water-closets 11,
the emptying of cesspools 10, the filling-up of the same 3, the completion
of effectual house drainage 18, the erection of dust-bins 17, besides
several other minor operations, all tending to the improvement of the
public health of the locality.
BATTERSEA. Dr. Connor accompanies his quarterly return with
the following summary of sanitary operations, as furnished by the Inspector
of his sub-district.
NotIce served during the quarter.
To cleanse drains, cesspools, ponds, &c. 3
To construct and repair drains where common sewers exist 3
To remove accumulations of manure and offal 2
To remove swine kept in improper situations 10
To cleanse unwholesome dwellings 2
To remove or abate other nuisances injurious to health 4
Total 24