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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 1957

[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

19571956
Adults23, 0898,446
Children41,52725,874
Children from Schools2,2191,637
Season Ticket Holder29,48922, 298
Spectators - Adults6,8195,235
Children648626

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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.
Six 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.

Table: During the year 1956/57 the total tonnage of refuse collected was 13,254 tons; from this, material salvaged was sold for £1,911. The quantities of salvage were:-

During the year 1956/57 the total tonnage of refuse collected was 13,254 tons; from this, material salvaged was sold for £1,911. The quantities of salvage were:-

TonsCwts.Qtrs.
Paper13850
Mixed Scrap Iron15152
Rags2142
Non-ferrous Metals140
Scrap Tyres162
Flock Mattresses2170
Tins13842
Bottles1270

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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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