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been removed from dark and otherwise unsuitable places into the open-air,
62 have had their ventilation improved, and 6,982 have had water laid on.
5,744 yards and 612 areas and forecourts have been paved with concrete in
promotion of dry walls, 1,201 sculleries or wash-houses have also been paved
with concrete, 4,339 dust bins of improved construction (also introduced by the
Chief Inspector) have been built, 1,320 roofs have been repaired, also 883 stairs,
703 sashes, 323 jambs and hearth stones, 934 floors, and 153 floors laid on the
earth have been reconstructed with ventilation under, 2,607 cisterns, and
137 butts have been removed and water given direct from the main, and 274
water supplies been restored after being cut off for various reasons by water
companies, 431 leaking water pipes have been repaired or reinstated, 736
defective rain pipes and 806 defective eaves gutters have been replaced with
new ones. Not to attempt to mention a multitude of minor matters this list
may fitly conclude with 143 houses closed as being unfit for habitation.
"Though it is evident an enormous amount of solid beneficial work has been
done, the character of which is exercising a wide-spread beneficial influence, not
only in Shoreditch but also in other districts, it must frankly be admitted there
remains a good deal to be done, to cope with which, the sanitary staff were
insufficient in numbers. The Medical Officer, therefore, recognising the
increased labour devolved upon the staff by the Notification of Infectious
Diseases Act, recommended the Vestry, on December 12th, 1889, to appoint
another Assistant Inspector, and this recommendation was adopted by the
Vestry on the 29th July, 1890.
"The introduction of the Notification Act in November of last year,
interfered with and put a stop to the rectification of the defects in houses,
complained of by "The Mansion House Council," and to the ordinary house
to house work, but on the appointment of the new Assistant in August,
energetic action was again resumed."
FOOD CONDEMNED AND DESTROYED, BEING UNFIT FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION.
Oysters 900
Skate barrels 2
Mackerel 55
Haddocks 145
Herrings 150
Cod Roes kit 1
Beef and Mutton lbs. 15
Salt Pork ,, 25