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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
Wandsworth 1893
Report on the health and sanitary condition of the several parishes comprised in the Wandsworth District during the year 1893
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£8 9s. 11d. The fountain is maintained by the Metropolitan
Drinking Fountain Association. The erection of
the fountain and the alteration of the fence has much
improved the appearance of this corner.
An average width of 4 feet 6 inches of land has been
given up to widen the footpath on the west side of Putney
Bridge Road, in front of the Spencer Bell Estate.
The trees in various parts of the parish have been
pruned and lopped, new stakes have been provided and
fixed where necessary, and 73 new trees planted, at a cost
of £57 4s. 5d.
In view of the threatened outbreak of cholera a site
consisting of two acres of land situate on the south side
of Granville Road, opposite Avenue Road, has been
reserved to the Board for a temporary hospital for the
Parishes of Wandsworth and Putney for two years from
the 24th June, 1893, for the sum of £100. The Board
is to pay a yearly rent of £100 in the event of the land
being used. The cost will be divided equally between
the Parishes of Putney and Wandsworth.
The details of the cost are as follows, viz.:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages (including watching and cleaning) | 106 | 11 | 8 |
| Coke (71½ chaldrons) | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| Coal (5 tons) | |||
| Oil, waste, &c | 14 | 16 | 4 |
| Repairs | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Insurance | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Depreciation, 10 per cent, on first cost | 34 | 13 | 11 |
| Total cost of 233 days working | £213 | 13 | 4 |