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Shooting of House Refuse and Slop within the District.
There have been no serious complaints respecting this
matter during the past year.
Dust Collection.
11,268 loads (24,548 tons) of house refuse have been
collected and removed by the contractors. There have been far
fewer complaints during the later than there was in the earlier
part of the year with regard to the method of collection.
Refuse Destructor.
I am glad to be able to report that the sanction of the
Local Government Board to the loan of £27,300 for this work,
has this day (3rd February) been received, and that preparations
are consequently being made to carry out the work immediately.
There can be no doubt, that when completed, it will be a great
advantage to the public health of the district.
Private Roads.
Many of these roads, particularly those in the poorer
portions of the district, are in a disgraceful condition, and
undoubtedly exercise a prejudicial influence on the health of
those dwelling in their immediate vicinity.
Waste Land, corner of Woodlands Park Road.
The nuisance which existed at this spot has at length
been removed, and a proper fence provided round the laud.
Spitting in Public.
This habit, which prevails largely in Tottenham, is at
once both disagreeable and dangerous, and should be discouraged
by everyone who takes an interest in the health of the district.
Public Institutions.
The North Eastern Fever Hospital (M.A.B.) at the
close of the year contained 461 inmates and 312 officials, the
Tottenham General Hospital 47 inmates and 43 officials, and the
Jewish Home for Incurables 54 inmates and 24 officials.
Houses and Population.
The number of Houses and Shops actually erected in
Tottenham in the year 1902 was 712, as against 972 for year 1901.