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151 were deposited for inquest and 13 for custody. 100 post
mortem examinations were made. Two bodies were deposited
in the infectious disease chamber.
The Eltham Mortuary was used for two bodies; in both
cases they were brought for custody only.
Cemeteries.
44. The two Borough Cemeteries were properly maintained
and gave rise to no complaints of nuisance.
690 Bodies were buried in the Woolwich Cemetery compared
with 691, 695 and 663 in the three previous years. There were
789 interments in the Plumstead Cemetery, compared with
788, 817 and 694 in the three previous years.
123 burials took place in the Plumstead Churchyard, compared
with 146, 164, 144, 125 and 115 in the five preceding
years.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
45. Your Public Health Committee had this Act under
their consideration, and it was decided to erect a bath or batbs
for verminous persons adjoining the Disinfecting Station, White
Hart Road. An estimate for this purpose has been passed
and plans are under consideration.
By-Laws for Tents, Vans and Sheds.
46. During the year, 38 tents, vans, and sheds were inspected
as to compliance with the By-laws. 14 notices were served,
and either complied with, or the tents and vans removed.
The nuisances were mainly want of sanitary accommodation,
and want of cleanliness. In one case earth closets and dust
pails were provided. A number of sheds at Horn Park used
by fruit pickers were whitewashed and the ditches adjoining
cleansed.