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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
Lewisham 1895
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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Manholes were built on existing sewers at the following
places:—
Brookdale Road 1
Brookdale Road* 1
Harvard Road* 1
Radford Road* 1
Rushey Green, near Cockshed Lane 1
Ditto at Willow Walk 1
Ditto near The Retreat 1
Willow Walk 1
Total 8
*Those marked with an asterisk are small manholes adjoining
flushing tanks.
During the year the following quantities of disinfectants
were used for flushing sewers, drains and gullies, for disinfecting
dust bins, and giving away to poor people:—
Permanganate of Potash 6 cwt.
Manganate of Soda 6 cwt.
Sanitas Powder 47 tons.
Sanitas Fluid 324 gallons.
Jeyes' Fluid 540 gallons.
Lawes' Fluid 160 gallons.
SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE.
Surface water drains were sanctioned to be laid in the undermentioned roads:—
| Name of Road. | length in feet. | Size. | Material. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardgowan Road | 1336 | 9-inch | Pipe | Not commenced. |
| Arngask Road | 1076 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Hoveney Road | 1120 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Broadfield Road | 770 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Duncrievie Road | 270 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Fordel Road | 1331 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Glenfarg Road | 1300 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Hengrave Road | 700 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Hither Green Lane | 628 | 15 „ | „ | „ |
| Ditto | 1112 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Minard Road | 1216 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| St. Fillan's Road | 230 | 18 „ | „ | „ |
| Ditto | 260 | 15 „ | „ | „ |
| Ditto | 262 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Sandhurst Road | 973 | 15 „ | „ | „ |
| Ditto | 636 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Ditto | 2302 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Springbank Road | 1246 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Torridon Road | 1548 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Wellmeadow Road | 2400 | 9 „ | „ | „ |