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The following are the conclusions of the report: —
That the town of Woolwich is not so healthy as by proper
sanitary works and regulations it may be made; that
disease is in excess; that cholera has prevailed; that
fever is at all times present; and that many of the
inhabitants suffer from ague, in consequence of the
foul and stagnant condition of the marshes.
That the health of the civil, as also the naval and
military inhabitants, are likewise injuriously affected.
That there are few sewers or drains, and that such as
exist are either imperfect in their construction or
inefficient in use.
That there are many cesspools which have been most
expensive in formation, and are most dangerous and
even costly in use.
That main streets are formed with defective material
and are imperfectly cleansed, and that many back
streets, lanes, courts, and yards have no form of
pavement, and are allowed to continue in a filthy
state.
That houses are improperly constructed; that some rooms
are without adequate ventilation, and are unduly
overcrowded; that slaughter-houses are situated in
improper places (in the midst of inhabited houses);
and that common lodging-houses are unregulated.
That privy accommodation is deficient; and that middens
and cesspools are allowed to become nuisances
dangerous to health.