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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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WOOD PAVING. The following Statement gives Particulars of Roads Paved with Wood.
| Name of Road. | Date when laid. | Area of Paving. | Size and Description of Blocks. | Original cost per sup. yard. | Total Cost of Repairs. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Road, from Borough boundary to West side of Bridge, over West London Railway | July, 1905 | sup. yds. 907 | 5 by 8 by 3, creosoted deal | 6/9 per sup. yd. laid on existing concrete founda-tion | ||
| King Street, between Broadway and Shaftes-bury Road | April, 1895 | 2127 Tramway 7633 Council 9760 sup. yds. | 5 by 9 by 3, Jarrah | 12/5 per sup. yd. laid on existing concrete and screeded over | £155 13 7 £ 23 19 1 | 1904-05 1905-06 |
| Uxbridge Road, from end of beech wood paving to Borough Boundary | June, 1895 | 9101 Tramway 15448 Council 24549 sup. yds. | 5 by 9 by 3, Jarrah | 13/8 per sup. yd. 13/5¼ on new concrete | £21 0 0 £207 1 7 £904 10 7 | 1903-04 1904-05 1905-06 |
| King Street, between Shaftesbury Road and Young's Corner | Sept., 1895 | 2529 Tramway 6736 Council 9265 sup. yds. | 5 by 9 by 3, Jarrah | 12/5 per sup. yd. laid on existing concrete and screeded over | £131 18 2 £377 18 3 | 1904-05 1905-06 |