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Nuisances due to the pollution of the Beverley Brook in
Merton by drainage from Cheam and Worcester Park, in
another District, were the subject of great complaint during
the year. Sewage disposal works, however, have been
recently inaugurated, and, although not by any means
satisfactory as yet, it may be hoped that the trouble will be
over before long.
Refuse Collection.—The collection of house refuse in a
portion of Sanderstead was commenced during the year, and
the area dealt with in Kenley was extended. Otherwise the
same arrangements as existed last year have been carried out,
the collection being made weekly in the most populous parts
of the District.
The refuse from Mitcham is not now disposed of at the
brickfield in Western Road, referred to in the last Annual
Report, but large quantities from London Parishes are still
brought there. It is a most unsuitable place, and close to a
considerable population.
Cemetery.—Early in the year a site for a Cemetery for
Beddington and Wallington was selected near Bandon Hill in
the former Parish. The soil consists of Thanet sand of
considerable depth, overlying the chalk formation, and the
Council, having obtained a favourable report from the eminent
geologist, Mr. W. Whitaker, F.R.S., eventually entered into
a provisional agreement with the owner for its purchase.
The Council further decided that the proposed Cemetery
should also make provision for the Parish of Coulsdon, whose
need for a burial ground is extremely urgent, so that the
requirements of three Parishes will be met simultaneously, if
the Local Government Board give the necessary sanction to
the site. Mr. Chart is preparing the necessary plans, which
were not quite completed at the end of the year, but it may be
mentioned that the estimated cost, including land, is ^~i 6,000.