View report page

5
THE STEAM DISINFECTOR.
This welcome addition to your sanitary appliances will do
much to check the spread of infectious diseases.
LECTURES ON DAIRY MANAGEMENT.
It would be of great service not only to the milk trade of the
district but to the inhabitants if the Committee of the Technical
School would arrange for courses of lectures on Dairying, open to
the consumers as well as the producers of milk.
DISTRICT NURSES.
The people of Harrow have shown wisdom as well as charity
in providing district nurses. When they commence work they
will be invaluable aids towards diminishing the mortality amongst
the poor.
BACTERIA BEDS AT THE GREENHILL SEWAGE
FARM.
The bacteria beds have been a great success, and the effluent
is highly satisfactory. One of the beds was opened out after being
in use for seven months and there was no trace of sludge or
offensive smell. The burnt ballast was so clean that it was used
for making another bed.
WATER EXAMINATION.
The systematic examination of the public water supply by
Dr. Wynter Blyth has proved highly useful, and it will add to the
security of the health of the town.
CEMETERY AT ST. DOMINIC'S CONVENT.
This is the second private cemetery in Convent grounds in
the district. It is undesirable from a sanitary point of view that
such places should be multiplied in a district like Harrow, and as
no religious principle is involved sentiment should yield to
sanitation.
NEW BUILDINGS, &c.
During the year 71 new houses, 12 shops, 30 other buildings,
and 18 additions have been erected in the town.