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There are still a great many localities of this parish most imperfectly
or not at all drained, and consequently very unhealthy, which cannot be
much improved until new sewers are provided for them.
Fifty-four slaughter-houses and 52 cow-sheds were licensed by the
magistrates. These, as well as 94 bake-houses, are under the constant
supervision of Mr. Lovett, the Inspector.
In no instance has it been found necessary to seize food unfit for
human consumption.
I have during the past year analyzed the gas supplied to your parish
by the Western Gas Company from time to time, and at different hours
of the day and evening, and have given you a report from Mr. Berry,
gas engineer, on the subject of lighting the public lamps; and in all cases,
excepting once or twice, the gas has been found of sufficient illuminating
power, and as chemically pure as required by the Act of Parliament.
I have appended a table of the Mortality of the Population, according
to their various professions and trades.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
FRANCIS GODRICH,
Medical Officer of Health.