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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
It is consequently impossible, not only on this account, but
also owing to the large area of the Borough, to have one Coroner's
Court and Mortuary for the whole Borough. The arrangements
in the past were as follows: —
clapham.—The Mortuary in St. Paul's Church Yard,
Coroner's Court newly built is situated close to the Mortuary.
The Mortuary consists of a room for post-mortem examinations,
a mortuary room, and a separate room for bodies
of persons who have died of infectious diseases. The position
of the Mortuary is fairly convenient, being in the centre of
the most thickly populated part of the Parish.
During 1901 45 bodies were removed to the Mortuary.
streatham.—The Mortuary was erected in 1893 from
designs by the Surveyor, and is therefore a comparatively
new building. The accommodation is very satisfactory,
and will prove sufficient for the needs of that portion of the
Borough for many years.
Inquests are held at the Streatham Hall and at other
public buildings.
During 1901 27 bodies were removed.
Putney.—The Mortuary is situated in the Putney
Cemetery, Lower Common, at the extremity of the District.
The building is satisfactory, and the accommodation consists
of a mortuary, post-mortem room, and infectious chamber.
Inquests are held at the Parish Offices, High Street;
but, as these are to be disposed of, another place will have
to be found. The situation of the Mortuary is not satisfactory,
as it is nearly 1½ miles from the Parish Offices.
During 1901 37 bodies were removed to the Mortuary.
Tooting.—The Mortuary is in Defoe Road, and is not
at all satisfactory. Inquests are held in the Vestry Hall,
Broadway. During 1901 19 bodies were removed to the
Mortuary.