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Willesden 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Miles Run by each Vehicle.
The following table shews the number of miles run by each Vehicle during the 5 complete financial years from April 1st, 1914 to March 31st, 1919, and since delivery to the latter date:—
| Car No. | Delivery to 31/3/14. | 1/4/14 to 31/3/15. | 1/4/15 to 31/3/16. | 1/4/16 to 31/3/17. | 1/4/17 to 31/3/18. | 1/4/18 to 31/3/19. | Miles run since delivery to 31/3/19. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disinfecting Van M.X. 1884 | 2,755 | 6,440 | 5,196 | 4,605 | 3,926 | 5,229 | 28,151 |
| Landaulette M.X. 2056 | 1,466 | 6,385 | 10,579 | 10,248 | 7,981 | 8,947 | 45,606 |
| School Bus M.X. 2057 | 1,801 | 7,648 | 6,915 | 10,208 | 8,735 | 7,275 | 42,582 |
| Infectious Ambulance M.X. 2058 | 1,418 | 5,591 | 3,912 | 2,803 | 3,596 | 4,728 | 22,048 |
| School Bus M.X. 2059 | 2,254 | 7,176 | 9,036 | 10,680 | 9,060 | 7,604 | 45,810 |
| Accident Ambulance M.X. 2060 | 725 | 3,900 | 4,686 | 4,961 | 6,240 | 8,899 | 29,411 |
| School Bus M.X. 2061 | 2,152 | 6,958 | 7,109 | 6,626 | 7,354 | 11,492 | 41,691 |
| Totals | 12,571 | 44,098 | 47,433 . | 50,131 _ | 46,892 | 54,174 | 255,299 |
Calls.
The following table shews the number of calls for the Disinfecting Van, Infectious Ambulance, and Accident Ambulance, respectively during the five complete financial years April 1st, 1914 to March 31st, 1919, and since delivery to the latter date:—
| Delivery to 31/3/14. | 1/4/14 to 31/3/15. | 1/4/15 to 31/3/16. | 1/4/16 to 31/3/17. | 1/4/17 to 31/3/18. | 1/4/18 to 31/3/19. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of calls for Disinfecting Van | 370 | 1,167 | 957 | 787 | 653 | 716 | 4,650 |
| No. of calls for Infectious Ambulance | 250 | 940 | 696 | 528 | 641 | 672 | 3,727 |
| No. of calls for Accident Ambulance | 40 | 372 | 388 | 471 | 426 | 1,397 | 3,094 |
Petrol Consumption and Cost Per Mile.
The following is a statement of mileage petrol consumption, and cost per mile for the five complete years ended March 31st, 1919:—
| Year ending 31st March. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915. | 1916. | 1917. | 1918. | 1919. | |
| Total number of miles run by the seven vehicles | 44,098 | 47,433 | 50,131 | 46,892 | 54,174 |
| Total number of gallons of petrol consumed | 3,998.5 | 4,035.5 | 4,673 | 4,619 | 5,569 |
| Number of miles per gallon of petrol consumed | 11.0 | 11.75 | 10.73 | 10.15 | 9.73 |
| Cost in pence per mile run | 13.4 | 12.08 | 11 .78 | 13.64 | 15.03 |
Plant.
The Petrol Storage Plant installed in January, 1915, is working satisfactorily. This Plant
has now by its saving in taking bulk supply completely paid for itself.
Staff.
The Staff employed 31/3/19 was 1 Mechanic Superintendent and 8 Men drivers.
The Mechanic Superintendent in addition to his responsibility for the Motor Service generally
has carried out the mechanical work of the Municipal Hospital and Fire Brigade during the whole
of the year under review.