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still nearer as time goes on. This I hold to be in dangerous
proximity. In hot weather there must be considerable
fermentation and putrefaction among the vegetable
and animal debris mixed up with the refuse. I would
urge upon the Board the desirability of taking steps to
dispose of the refuse in a more satisfactory and safer
manner. The river wharf being now in possession of the
Board, it appears to me the easiest and most economical
method would be removing it by barge to some unoccupied
tracts towards the mouth of the river.
All the bakehouses (15) have been inspected as usual
and found in a satisfactory condition. In two cases only
was it necessary to serve notices.
All the slaughter-houses and cow-houses have been
inspected and found in a satisfactory condition.
During the year a large amount of good and useful
Sanitary work has been accomplished without friction,
as evidenced by the fact that no compulsory orders had
to be obtained.
Wm. Y. ORR, M.B.; D.P.H.
Medical Officer of Health for Putney & Roehampton.