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Mortuaries.
The Council have two mortuaries. The central at High Street
South and the other at North Woolwich.
103 bodies have been admitted and 68 post.mortem examinations
held during the year.
Common Lodging Houses.
There is only one common lodging house in the Borough,
with accommodation for 42 beds, situated in Albert Road, North
Woolwich, which is maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Police Court Proceedings.
On 73 occasions it has been necessary to have recourse to
legal proceedings, viz. :—
Under Public Health Acts for non.compliance
with Sanitary Notice, etc. 25
Under Shops Acts and Closing Orders for
contraventions 44
Under Gipsy Bye.laws for failing to provide
sufficient water supply 4
Fines and costs have been imposed in all amounting to
£41 5s. 6d. See tables, pp. 80.83.