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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

Wood Green 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]

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Table: Durnsford Road Open Air Baths

Durnsford Road Open Air Baths

19561955
Adults8.44629,356
Children25,87452.726
Children from Schools1 6371,321
Season Ticket Holders22,29831,155
Spectators-Adults5,23510,409
Children626993

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Samples of water were taken from both baths at regular intervals
during the year. The results of the tests were uniformly
satisfactory.
Collection and Disposal of Refuse
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor, who is responsible for
this service, reports as follows:-
(a) Household refuse is collected weekly by vehicles operated
on the relay system,
(b) Trade and special refuse is collected as and when required
Seven 12 cubic yard capacity Scammell Containers and two
Mechanical Horses are used for collection of household refuse,
and one Bedford Lorry for trade and special refuse
During the year 1955/56 the total tonnage of refuse collected
was 13 749 tons; from this, material salvaged was sold for £1,855.

Table: The quantities of salvage were;-

The quantities of salvage were;-

TonsCwts.Qtrs
Paper194110
Mixed Scrap Iron7100
Rags290
Non-ferrous Metals210

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The steam raised by the incineration of the refuse is used
for space and water heating at Western Road Baths.
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