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SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT OF WORKS
EXECUTED DURING THE YEAR 1885-6.
Houses and premises connected with sewers 70
Old drains abolished 24
Closets cleansed and repaired 47
New closets provided 30
Houses cleansed 170
Sinks disconnected from closets and drains 54
Traps provided to drains 362
Drains cleansed and repaired 174
Houses disinfected in consequence of infectious diseases
having occurred therein 221
Number of articles of Bedding and clothing disinfected 1285
Closets provided with water supply 602
Yards of house paved 386
Dust bins provided 506
Water supply provided to houses 12
Accumulations of offensive matter removed from different
premises 19
Overcrowding abated 33
Very numerous inspections of premises, where offensive worrk
are carried on, have been made during the year, and the necessasy
orders given for the abatement of nuisances.
In all cases coming to 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 Cowhouses in the Hamlet have also been
frequently visited during the year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY LESHAW,
Sanitary Inspector.