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carried out, at a cost of £223 6s. 9d. The formation of the
approach to the extension of the stoneyard will involve the
removal of the Disinfector and its re-erection on another
site, and, possibly, some further rearrangement of the stoneyard
and office.
Disinfector.—The Disinfector has been used for disinfecting
bedding, clothing, &c., for parishioners on 57
occasions, compared with the same number in 1890-91, and
51 in 1889-90.
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Mortuary.—The bodies of 37 persons have been received
into the Mortuary during the year, as compared with 24
during the previous twelve months.
Medical men, the clergy, district visitors, and others who
•are specially brought into contact with the poor, are invited
to assist the Vestry in preventing the spread of disease
which may arise from the retention of a corpse in a room
occupied perhaps by a number of people in a thicklypopulated
neighbourhood, by making known, as occasion
requires, the provision made for the reception of bodies in a
decent manner, and with all possible deference to the
natural feelings of the bereaved relatives.
As the main object of providing a Mortuary and Disinfecting
Apparatus is to protect the parishioners at large
against the spread of infectious disease, either may be used
without charge. Information as to the mode of proceeding
in such a case may be freely obtained at the Vestry
Hall.
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