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sooner arc their places made clean, than in a short
time they become as dirty as ever. Some of the
owners very willingly perform the work ordered,
others on the contrary are very reluctant. In seven
cases, I was obliged to ask your sanction for summonses
against those owners who paid not the slightest
attention to the notices, and in each case gained a conviction.
In all, 131 notices were served during the
year 1871, and the summary will be found further on.
In concluding my Report, I must thank you for
the kind consideration shown to me in the discharge of
my duties.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN J. SKEGG,
Medical Officer of Health.