Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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AMBULANCE.
During the year 936 journeys were made in removing patients
to the Borough Hospital, including 99 journeys to Penge and
Anerley. The ambulance also made sundry other journeys in connection
with the removal of patients to their homes, in addition to
the collection of parcels from the Town Hall and other Offices.
The sum of £82 is. 6d. was received from the Penge Urban
District Council and the Croydon Guardians for ambulance
services rendered during the year.
MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS.
During 1909 a new vertical steam boiler was erected in place
of the old defective boiler, and a new boiler house erected at the
Administrative Block.
Various minor repairs to rain water guttering and other parts
of Buildings have been carried out.
All Wards cleaned down.