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The improvements effected, particularly in the way of
drainage, have been most important, as many as 3,222 feet
of new sewers were completed in the year, and numerous
drains were connected therewith. A somewhat larger number
of cess-pools have been also abolished, and no fewer
than 152 water closets constructed; thus affording every
evidence that can be desired, of a determination on the
part of the authorities to improve the sanitary condition
of this densely inhabited locality, by all the means in their
power.
WILLIAM CONNOR,
Medical Officer of Health for the Sub-District of Battersea.