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Bethnal Green 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green]
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DISINFECTION.
A Washington Lyon's Steam Disinfecting Apparatus was ordered
by the Vestry. It has been delivered, erected, and housed. An
efficient staff has been appointed, and the machine is at work. So far
the results have been perfectly satisfactory.
It is my intention, in conjunction with the Surveyor, to present a
descriptive report next year upon the working of the apparatus.
Subjoined is the bedding account for the past year, which I trust
will be the last I shall have to lay before you.
BEDDING PUEIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1884.
NEW TICKS SUPPLIED WHERE NECESSARY.
Quarter ending 30th March.
Beds
11
£
s.
d.
Bolsters
3
Pillows
11
New Ticks
3
Number of Articles
28
6
0
6
Quarter ending 24th June.
Beds
46
Bolsters
18
Pillows
74
New Ticks
16
Mattresses
3
Number of Articles
157
27
15
4
Quarter ending 30th September.
Beds
18
Bolsters
7
Pillows
25
Mattresses
0
New Ticks
8
Number of Articles
58
12
3
9
Quarter ending 31st December.
Beds
29
Bolsters
14
Pillows
40
New Ticks
8
Number of Articles
91
15
14
7
₤61
14
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