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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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Table: CARTAGE. The following table shews the aggregate number of horses at work, and the amount of work done during the year:—

CARTAGE. The following table shews the aggregate number of horses at work, and the amount of work done during the year:—

Nature of work.Council's Horses.Hired Horses.Total Loads.
Whole Days.Half Days.Whole Days.Half Days.
Carting2,0325051,01913424.930
Slopping ...2,7734151,3858317.322
Watering2,327491531I0762,069
Dusting8,768——-26,521
Gullying902---2,682
Totals16,8021,4112,935324133,524

Table: The consumption of Fodder was:—

The consumption of Fodder was:—

Fodder.Quantity.
Hay55 12/36 loada
Clover57 1/36 „
Mixture62 34/36 „
Oat Straw16 13/36 „
Wheat Straw9925/36 „
Oats1455 quarters
Bran209 cwt.
Greenmeat9260 bundles

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The cost was £2,160 13s. 7d.,an average of 12s. 1d.
per horse per week throughout the year, being an
increase of 8d. per horse per week above the cost of
last year.
The following additions have been made to the
rolling stock:—
2 Asphalte Cauldrons.
2 Slop Carts (to replace those worn out)