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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wandsworth 1896
Report on the health and sanitary condition of the several parishes comprised in the Wandsworth District during the year 1896
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Brought forward 2,047 4 11
Depreciation on carts and scraper (£138 12s. Id. at
10 per cent.) 13 17 3
Yarious tools and repairs to vans, &c. 38 7 2
Water 17 10 4
Brooms 70 11 9
£2,187 11 5
In the Parish of Streatham, the collection and
disposal of the house refuse have been carried out by the
contractor, Mr. G. Neal, under a three years' contract, for
the sum of £2,131 13s. 4d.
The cost of scavenging has been £5,688 17s. Id., made up as follows, viz.:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages | 3,384 | 10 | 4 |
| Brooms and tools | 241 | 3 | 10 |
| Horse hire | 121 | 0 | 3 |
| Contracts for cartage and disposal of slop | 1,942 | 3 | 2 |
| £5,688 | 17 | 7 |
In the Parish of Tooting, the removal and disposal
of dust and house refuse have been carried out by Mr.
H. J. Brigden, under a two years' contract, which terminated
on the 25th March, 1897, for the sum of £180.
The cost of scavenging has been £450 17s. 2d. made up as follows, viz.:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages | 257 | 17 | 5 |
| Horse hire | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Contract for cartage and disposal of slop | 180 £450 | 0 17 | 0 2 |