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order. This is an important matter, as permanently
solving the question of dealing with the
sludge.
During the year there was an occasional flooding
of the Brent, but in no ease to a serious extent.
I beg to congratulate the Council on the acquisition
of land laid out in this part of the
borough and known as Pitshanger Park. It
affords another important open space secured to
the public for ever as a recreation ground, and
will possibly prove even a greater boon in the
future than now, when the land surrounding it
becomes built over.
At the Southern Works the alterations which
are being carried out in connection with the
destructors, the construction of additional bacteria
beds, the increase of the power of the
stone presses, and the proposed erection of an
independent chimney shaft, are all subjects of
great interest and utility, and afford evidence
that these borough works not only maintain
their efficiency, but are being brought up to date
in every respect.
The important subject of sewer ventilation has
not escaped my attention, and I am a strong
advocate of, and believer in. the sewer ventilation
shafts, which have been, and are still
being erected in various suitable positions in the
borough. Before concluding, I should wish to
bear testimony to the active assistance I receive
from the sanitary inspectors who, in carrying
out the routine work connected with their office,
have performed a large amount of valuable service.
The accompanying tabulated forms give
in classified detail full particulars of the varied
duties the sanitary staff is called upon to fulfil,
and I am able to certify that inspections, etc.
under the provisions of the "Factory and
Workshops Act," the "Public Health Acts,"
and "Daries, Cowsheds, and Milkshops
Orders," have received most careful attention,
and I consider places affe.;ted by these regulations
are in a satisfactory sanitary condition.
The systematic meat inspection resulted
in the seizure and surrender of considerable
quantities of unsound food as set out in the
annexed returns.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
C. A. PATTEN.
Medical Officer of Health.
February 29th, 1904.