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Miscellaneous.
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Statement of Work done under the Rag Flock
Act, 1911.
20 visits to workshops were made by the Inspector, and the
materials used for bedding and upholstery were examined.
10 samples of rag flock were procured and submitted for
analysis, one of which was reported against as not conforming
with the required standard of cleanliness.
10 certificates have been issued in respect of the sterilisation
of materials used in the manufacture of rag flock for export.
Water Supply—Cutting-off Notices.
During the year, 71 notices with respect to 79 premises were
received from the Water Board, stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
In 51 premises the water supply was cut off for non-payment
of rates, in 11 in consequence of defects to the supply service,
and in 17 because the premises were empty.
Mortuaries.
The Mortuaries in Clapham, Streatham and Wandsworth
have been visited several times during the year, and the Byelaws
and Regulations have been carried out in a satisfactory
manner.
In Clapham, seven bodies were removed to the Mortuary, in
Streatham 12, and in Wandsworth 87, of which 40 were from
Wandsworth, 23 from Putney, 16 from Tooting and eight from
Battersea—a total of 106.
Inspection of Sanitary Conveniences.
The number of Sanitary Conveniences inspected was 162;
29 in Clapham, 20 in Putney, 10 in Balham, 31 in Streatham,
11 in Tooting and 61 in Wandsworth. 740 inspections were
made during the year, and three notices, chiefly for cleansing,
were served and complied with.
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