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The Housing of the Working Classes is perhaps one of the greatest
public health problems we have to face ; this matter is now engaging
your earnest attention.
No less than 679 houses were inspected by officers of the Council
and myself during the year; and all buildings are now under the strict
supervision of a competent building Inspector.
PUBLIC BATHS.
Public Baths will shortly be in evidence, and they are
as necessary to every town or district as is a system of drainage.
Our grand-children will look back with horror at the insanitary
nineteenth century, in which, although lecturers were continually
priding themselves on the advance in Sanitary Science, Local Authorities
were not compelled to provide facilities for the furtherance of public
health.
THE MORTUARY.
A new Mortuary has been built, situated at the rear of the Fire
Station.
It is lined with glazed bricks, well ventilated, fitted with three
tables and every convenience.
During the year 29 inquests were held, and 20 post mortem
examinations performed.
FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS.
I personally made an inspection of several Laundries during
the year.