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but seldom noticeable when the Inspector called. The
drains were first thought to be the cause, and upon notice
being served they were opened up and examined,
but no defect was found. Several letters of complaint
were again received, the occupier notifying his intention
to leave the house on account of it. The Inspector
at last happened to call when the smell was on, and ca ns
to the conclusion, that it was sulphuretted hydrogen,
and probably produced by water dropping on to red hot
bricks. Upon the kitchener in the next room being removed
this was found to have been the case, upon re-setting
no further cause of complaint was made, this discovery
reflects much to the credit of Mr. Richards.
Bakehouses.
All the bakehouses were inspected and found
to be in proper order. Two new ones were opened during
the year, neither of which were in accordance with
the Bake-house Act, 1883. Notice was served to carry
out the necessary alterations, which was complied with.
Cow and Slaughter-houses were all inspected, and
found to be in a satisfactory condition.
Mortuary.
The mortuary has again been in considerable
requisition, 118 bodies having been placed in it, 4 of
which were for sanitary purposes, it is now generally
known that it is open for the use of all medical men.
and most post-morten examinations are made in the room
fitted up for that purpose.
As this under present arrangements is the last report
I shall have the honor to submit to the entire Wandsworth
District, I cannot close it without expressing my very
grateful thanks for the assistance I have always received,
not only fro.n the members of the Battersea Division,
but also from those who constitute the Board generally,