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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
Hammersmith 1905
Sixth annual report year ended 31st March 1906
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In the case of Long Grove the hours of work were from
7.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. (less half-an-hour for dinner) and the
wages were sevenpence an hour ; no work being done on
Saturdays. The fare from Clapham Junction to Ewell was 8d.
per day, one half of which was paid by the Central Body.
The men employed at Marble Hill and Hyde Park were paid
sixpence an hour for a day from 8 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. (less 45
minutes for refreshments), no work being done on Saturdays.
In the above cases the wages were paid to the men at the
works.
The men employed by the Borough Council were found work in the following capacities:—
| Nature of Work. | No. of Men. | Rate of Wages. | Total Earnings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting | 15 | 8£d. per hour. | £60145 |
| Distempering | 4 | 7d ,, | 745 |
| Bricklaying | 9 | 10½ d ,, | 5930 |
| Slater | 1 | 10d ,, | 4189 |
| Excavating | 25 | 7d ,, | 64128 |
| Grave Digging | 1 | 4s. 6d. per day. | — |
| Carpenter and Joiner* | 1 | 10½ d per hour. | — |
| Road Sweeping | 145 | 5d ,, | 140 6 8 |
| 201 | £3361911 |
* These men were required for regular employment.
The men for whom work was found by the Board of
Guardians were employed at the Workhouse site in Ducane Road,
principally in clearing and levelling the ground of the courts and
open spaces. The men were employed three or four days a week,
according to their circumstances, and were paid sevenpence an
hour for an eight hours day. The wages were paid on the works
by the Guardians.
EMIGRATION.
In accordance with a suggestion contained in a letter from
the Central Body, dated 12th December, 1905, a note was taken
of all applicants whose qualifications for emigration appeared to