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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 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Gallons. | |
|---|---|
| Flushing sewers | 1,291,725 |
| Repairs to public roads | 1,614,225 |
| Making up of new roads | 825,790 |
| Paving works | 7,425 |
| Scavenging | 906,500 |
| Improvements | 4,050 |
| Conveniences | 3,223,000 |
| Drinking troughs | 3,558,000 |
| Yards and wharves | 1,629,000 |
| Dust Destructor | 1,447,000 |
| Stables | 286,000 |
| Open Spaces | 166,500 |
| Total | 14,959,215 |
Dusting.
This is dealt with in various ways in different parts of the
Borough as shewn below:—
A.—Refuse from North Ward of Clapham and the greater
part of South Ward, also a small portion from Lower
Streatham is sent to shoot at Sevenoaks.
B.—From portion of South Clapham, Streatham, Balham,
and Tooting, disposed of at Dust Destructor.
C.—Western District, taken by barges from Putney and
Bell Lane Wharves.
The quantity of dust removed was:—
| VAN LOADS. | CART LOADS. | WEIGHTS. tons. |
|---|---|---|
| A. 10,459 | 585 | 11,659 |
| Brickfields 170 | — | 266 |
| B. 11,610 | — | 18,189 |
| C. (estimated) 15,881 | — | 21,993 |