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It will be observed that a large amount of important work has been
accomplished in the Sanitary Inspector's Report.
SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT OF WORKS EXECUTED
DURING THE YEAR 1882—1883.
Houses and premises connected with sewers 52
Old drains abolished 44
Closets cleansed and repaired 36
Houses cleansed, &c. 216
New closets provided 6
Houses disinfected in consequence of infectious diseases having
occurred therein 239
Number of articles of bedding and clothing disinfected 1236
Drains cleansed and repaired 236
Water supply provided to houses 54
Accumulations of offensive matter removed from different premises 32
Premises from which pigs were removed 6
Defective paving repaired in yards of houses 49
Overcrowding abated 29
In addition to the above, the whole of the houses on the ground
known as Pedley's Orchard, after having been condemned by your
Board, under the report of your Medical Officer of Health, have been
demolished, and the ground is now vacant.
Numerous inspections of premises, where offensive works are
carried on, have been made during the year, and the necessary orders
given for the abatement of nuisances.
In all cases coming to my knowledge, I have removed and properly
disinfected (with the consent of the owners) all bedding and clothing used
by persons suffering from infectious diseases.
The slaughter and cow houses in the Hamlet have also been
requently visited during the year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY LESHAW,
Sanitary Inspector.
SUMMARY OF MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORTS TO THE
SANITARY COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR.
April 22nd.-Ordinary report. Returns of births, deaths, &c., &c., and
general sanitary measures adopted. Report upon condition
of St. Thomas' National Schools, Arbour Square,
Letter to head master, re sanitary condition of school,
with recommendations, to be adopted.
May 6th.—Ordinary report. Report re fatal case of scarlet fever at
Eagle Passage, and sanitary condition of same.