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and the impropriety of conveying patients suffering
from different contagious diseases by using the same
vehicle was fully discussed in Committee, and it was
decided to have two separate sets of fittings, each to
be kept apart and always well aired and cleansed after
using them.
Cleansing and Disinfecting under Sanitary Act, 18G6.
Very little has been required this year under this
head. Our system has worked very well, viz., that of
sending away blankets, bedding, garments, &c., at per
cwt. to a Contractor, in default of having a disinfecting
establishment of our own, or instead of destroying the
articles, and paying the owners, as adopted in many
parishes. The cost to the Parish this year is a little
less than £20.
Improvement of the Sewers of the Parish.
The joint Committee, composed of the Sanitary
and Public Health Committee, and Highway Committee,
have been occupied some time with the question of
ventilating and cleansing the Sewers of the Parish.
The following were the subjects proposed for inquiry
by the Chairman of the Sanitary Committee: —
1—As regards Sewers, of deposit, and what is
the cause.
2.—Materials used in existing Sewers : where
Bricks, or where Pipes are used.
3.-As regards (or where) Sewers manifestly
insufficiently ventilated.
4.-As regards head-walls and other defects.