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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

Wandsworth 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: STABLES.The following was the expenditure in connection with the Stables in the Borough during the past year :—

STABLES.

The following was the expenditure in connection with the Stables in the Borough during the past year :—

£s.d.
Provender1,30075
Shoeing13503
Veterinary fees56117
Wages of horsekeepers, &c.5121911
Harness—additions and repairs7215
Repairs, &c., to stables9626
Various utensils and sundries50176
Rates, insurance, gas and water72810
Interest on capital and depreciation on buildings, 5 per cent, on ,£4,173 17s. 6d.208139
Interest on gas engine and fittings, 10 per cent, on £490 17s. od.4917
Depreciation on 50 horses, 15 per cent. on £3,14747210
Interest on trace harness, 10 per cent, on £26 10s. 8d.2131
3,0281810
Credit—Cash received for manure4136
£3.02454

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The number of days worked was 12,659; the cost per day of
each horse being 4s.9d
Eight horses have been sold for £51 9s. 6d., the present number
of horses being 41.
SCAVENGING.
The scavenging of the roads and the cleansing of the gullies was
carried out by the Council's employees and by hired horses and carts
and Council's horses and carts.

Table: During the year the following van and cart loads were collected :—

During the year the following van and cart loads were collected :—

VANS.CARTS.
37,099.33,715.