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The Mortuary.
The number of bodies deposited in the Mortuary during the year was 500, 444
being removed by the Coroner for the purpose of holding inquests. 50 post mortem
examinations were made; 52 bodies were deposited in the Jewish part of the
Mortuary, but 17 only were officially " watched."
Factories and Workshops.
The total number of workshops on the Register was 3,192; but this does not
include factories, workplaces and out-workers' premises.
4,692 inspections were made to factories, workshops and workplaces, and
revealed defects, which necessitated the service of 756 written notices. 46 of the
notices, referred to factories, 689 to workshops including workshop laundries, and
21 to workplaces other than out-workers' premises.
Cleanliness.—315 notices were served to cleanse workshops.
Ventilation.—The ventilation of 16 workshops was improved.
Overcrowding.—Overcrowding was abated in 15 workshops.
Sanitary Accommodation.—The sanitary accommodation was improved in
152 workshops by providing additional and suitable water-closets.
65 other nuisances were remedied in workshops.

(a) For overcrowding. (b) For other conditions.