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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
St George (Westminster) 1874
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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With the exception of Conduit-street and Arlingtonstreet,
which were converted from paved streets to macadam,
the former at a cost of £270, and the latter at a cost of
£102 15s., the above figures represent the quantity of
material used in the general maintenance of the streets.
The expense of the conversion of Arlington-street was
borne by the inhabitants.
The Steam Roller.
The steam roller has worked continuously on the granite
and flint roads, and, as regards the former, very satisfactorily.
For flint roads, however, owing to its excessive weight (15
tons), it is not so suitable.
The cost oi maintenance, including all expenses ot every description, is as follows:—
| 1875. March 25. | £ | S. | d. |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Interest on Value, viz., £510, at per cent. | 22 | 19 | 0 |
| W ages | 215 | 17 | 11½ |
| Cartage of Water | 128 | 9 | 6 |
| Oil, Tallow, Waste, &c. | 22 | 3 | 7 |
| Coke | 78 | 18 | 6 |
| Coals (estimated) | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Firewood | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Repairs by Messrs. Aveling and Porter | 134 | 3 | 9 |
| Small Repairs by Engine Drivers | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Sundries | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Depreciation, 10 per cent. | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| £686 | 17 | 5½ |
The area rolled has been about 233,320 superficial yards,