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28 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Mortuary.—20ft. long by 18ft. l0in. wide, fitted with a sixcompartment
galvanised iron catacomb.
The compartments of the catacomb have roller bearings for
the easy insertion and removal of the coffin shells. A portable
adjustable tilting viewing table and trolley combined is provided.
The portable table is made of galvanised iron, mounted on solid
rubber-tyred wheels. The shell containing the body to be viewed
can be withdrawn from the catacomb and placed on the portable
viewing table by one man, the table and shell wheeled to the
viewing window, and tilted to any required angle.
The portable table can also be used as required, for conveying
bodies between the catacombs and the post-mortem tables.
A formaldehyde preserving chamber has been installed.
This apparatus (System de Rechter), disinfects and preserves
the body placed in the chamber. Thje apparatus is provided
with glass panels at the sides and top, and is lighted by electric
light, thus enabling the body within to be readily viewed.
Infectious Mortuary.—13ft. Tin. long by 13ft. 6in. wide,
fitted with a four compartment galvanised iron catacomb, and an
iron tank with waterseal, provided with glass panels in the top.
This has been removed from the present Mortuary. A portable
adjustable tilting viewing table and trolley combined, as before
described, is provided.
Viewing Corridor.—4ft. Gin. wide with a separate entrance,
enables a body to be viewed by relatives or others, in either
Mortuary, through clear glass screens, without entering the
Mortuary rooms.
Shell Room.—8ft. long by 6ft. 6in. wide, is provid'ed for the
storage of empty shells.
Clothing Store.—5ft. long by 4ft. Gin. wide, is provided for
storing the clothing taken from bodies brought to the Mortuary.
Office.—A small office is provided for the use of the Mortuary
Keeper.