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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
Lambeth 1909
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1909
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Refuges.
There is now one Refuge in the Borough, at Wanless
Road, the other at the Wharf (Belvedere Road) having been
given up in connection with the New County Hall Improvement
Scheme.
Two of the disinfecting vans (Nos. 2 and 3), which had
been in use for 10 years previously, were repaired, repainted
and varnished, at estimated costs of £10 5s. and £8 12s.
respectively, during 1909.
Three new sets of harness were provided for the disinfecting
van horses during 1909.
William Lockyer (one of the disinfecting men) was
permanently appointed Superintendent of the Disinfecting
Department at Wanless Road vice Arthur Norris, resigned,
on May, 27th, 1909, at a salary of 37/0 net per week,
together with the use of the upper rooms at Arlington
Lodge, with rent, rates and taxes, fuel and light free.
The Disinfecting Staff consists of 1 Superintendent, 4
disinfectors, 4 drivers, 1 boiler attendant, and 1 yard and
stable attendant.*
*George Foxall was appointed temporarily on May 28th, 1909, vice
Wm. Lockyer, promoted.