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SECTION III.
SPECIAL SANITARY MATTERS.
Petersham Meadow.
Several large hollows in the meadow have
been filled in, and the open water course which
previously crossed the meadow has been filled in and the water
conducted away by jointed pipes.
Deep Well.
The water from this well continues in an excellent
condition.
Analyses.
Chemical analyses of the various supplies have been
made by the Medical Officer of Health and bacteriological
examination by Professor Klein at different periods throughout the
year.
Red Lion Street
Area.
During the year 1905 a distinct advance was
made in connection with this area. A scheme
was prepared under the Public Health Act and
an enquiry was held by an Inspector of the Local Government
Board. There was opposition to the Scheme and only a small
portion of it was approved.
Acting upon the advice of the Local Government Board a
scheme has been prepared under the Housing of the Working
Classes Act and there is every prospect of the area being improved
in the immediate future under this Act.
Housing of the
Working Classes.
The houses in Manor Grove, built by the Corporation
under Part III. of the Act, continue to be
in a satisfactory condition and are all occupied.
Usually there is a long waiting list. Three additional Workmen's
Dwellings on the vacant land, the property of the Corporation, in
Manor Grove, were completed during the year 1905.
Mortuary.
During the year there have been 54 bodies received
at the Mortuary, 36 males and 22 females. Post
mortem examinations were made upon 45 bodies, and 54 inquests
were held.
Treatment of Sewage and Disposal
of House and Trade Refuse.
These matters are dealt with in a
similar manner as explained in
the annual report for 1901.