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Wandsworth 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
from which this offal is removed by other contractors, in 36it
is removed by open vans and in four by tins.
"The following Table shows the method of removal in the different Parishes:—
| Parish. | Removed by Hempleman. | Removed by other Contractors. |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham | 20 tins. | 7 vans. |
| Putney | 4 „ 7 vans. | 5 „ 2 tins. |
| Streatham | 33 „ | 2 „ |
| Tooting | 9 „ | 1 „ |
| Wandsworth | 9 „ | 21 „ 2 „ |
| Whole Borough | 75 „ 7 „ | 36„ 4 „ |
"The arrangement with Messrs. Hempleman was entered
into in 1903, and the following circular was sent to those
requiring the removal of offensive trade refuse:—
" 'Council House,
" 'Wandsworth, S.W.,
" '20th February, 1904.
" 'Sir,
" 'Collection of offensive trade refuse.
" 'Referring to my circular letter of the 12th June,.
1901, with reference to the removal and disposal of fishmongers'
and butchers' offal, the Council has again had
the subject under consideration, and I am directed to
inform you that, owing to the difficulty experienced in
disposing of the offal, the Council has been compelled tomake
other arrangements for the service.
"A contract has therefore been entered into with
Messrs. Hempleman & Co., of West Ham, who undertake
to collect and dispose of trade refuse in a similar