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Council's Bye-laws only provide for the clearance of these
once in seven days, but when they are revised it would be
advantageous to make provision to compel all occupiers of
stables to clear their manure receptacles at least twice a week.
Furthermore, twenty-two accumulations of various kinds
of refuse and dirt have been removed from vacant land in close
proximity to dwellings at the instigation of this Department,
and the fly-nuisance in Wimbledon has thus been systematically
attacked by the strict supervision of all likely breeding
places of the fly.
The report of Mr. Johnson, the Chief of the Sanitary
Staff, shows how much good work has been done under his
supervision, and how onerous and varied are the duties
entrusted to him. They have been carried out, as usual, in a
thoroughly conscientious and satisfactory manner.
To him and his Staff I am much indebted for their cordial
and unfailing support in all investigations of infectious
disease and other matters appertaining to the public health.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. POCKLINGTON,
Medical Officer of Health.
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