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gated, and the bedding which patients had occupied
destroyed. Considerable energy was displayed during
the past year by the Inspector of Nuisances, and amongst
the duties he was called upon to perform may be mentioned
the seizure of 473 lbs. of fish, 1 cwt. of fruit, 29 lbs. of
beef, and about 100 lbs. of potatoes, the whole of which
food was subsequently condemned as unfit for human
consumption.
All the places within the Sub-district used for the
keeping of cows, and the slaughtering of cattle, were
inspected and reported upon, at the times appointed for
the renewal of licenses by the Magistrates.
In respect to the water supply of this crowded locality,
I cannot bring myself to think, notwithstanding the
improvement that appears to have taken place in the
quality of the fluid supplied, that the Companies have
yet accomplished all they have it in their power to do, to
carry out the suggestions of the Royal Commissioners.
In conclusion I must express some regret at the circumstance
that so many magisterial investigations have been
necessary to insure the proper carrying out of the orders
and recommendations of the District Board of Works.
WM. CONNOR, M.B.,
Medical Officer of Health
for the Sub-district of Battersea.