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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 1906
Seventh annual report year ended 31st March 1907
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Superannuation allowances have, during the year, been granted under the Superannuation (Metropolis) Act to the following officers and employees of the Council, who, by reason of old age, have become incapable of discharging their duties with efficiency:
| Date Allowance Made. | Name. | Length of Service. | Occupation. | Allowance. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906. May 30th | Goddard, William Pink | 15 yrs. | Porter at Ravenscourt Park Library | 7/6 per wk. |
| Sept 19 th | Taylor John | 15 „ | Gulleyman | 6/9 „ |
| „ | Dean, Thomas | 36 „ | Cemetery Groundman | 18/- „ |
| 1907. Jan. 9th | Henry, Nelson | 10 „ | Road Sweeper | 3/6 „ |
| Feb. 22nd | Ward, J. K. | 21 „ | Clerk in Rating Office | £25 per annum |
EMPLOYEES' SICK BENEFIT FUND.
The number of contributors to the Employees'
Sick Benefit Fund during the year was 310. There
were 150 claims on the fund in respect of sickness;
and claims for death allowances were made and paid
in respect of the death of eight contributors and
three contributors' wives. The receipts and payments
were as follow:
RECEIPTS.
£ s. d.
To Balance brought forward
2 18 8
„ Members'weekly subscriptions
195 18 6
„ Members' medical examination
fees 320
„ General Fund Contribution
from
Borough Rate 200 0 0
401 19 2
„ Balance due to
Treasurer 19 1 8
421 0 10
PAYMENTS.
£ s. d. £ s. d.
By Sick Pay to Members 342 4 8
„ Death Allowances —
to Members (8) 48 0 0
to Members'
Wives (3) 12 0 0
60 0 0
„ Sundry expenditure—
Stewards' fees 15 10 0
Medical examination
fees 3 2 0
Cheque Book 0 4 2
18 16 2
421 0 10
With a view to reducing the charge upon the
rates in respect to this Fund, the Council on the 20th