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Lee 1896

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lee]

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inspection; they or their workmen, in numerous instances, partially
or wholly covering up their work so that it is impossible
to inspect the drains satisfactorily, and causing a needless
amount of trouble and friction. If the amendments suggested in
the preceding paragraph are accepted by the London County
Council much will have been done to remedy this, and it would
help the work of the department if the Board would make an
order that all drainage works constructed by any person, whether
only repairs or alterations, as well as new drains, that such
persons be required to obtain a certificate of final inspection.
Gullies.
12. The gullies throughout the Parish have been cleansed
regularly, flushed, and disinfected.
13. Two new gullies have been constructed in the Eltham
Road to replace old and defective gullies.
Disinfecting.
14. £43 2s. 9d. has been spent for disinfecting purposes;
£33 12s. 0d. of this amount having been paid to Plumstead
Vestry for disinfecting bedding, in their disinfecting apparatus.
Dusting.
15. This is done by contract for the sum of £180 per annum
by Mr. G. Humphrey, of New Eltham. No complaints having
been received of non-removal.