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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 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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The following is a return of the receipts during the year at each of the conveniences —
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Station (Archway) | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 226 | 10 | 5 | |
| Clapham Cross | 240 | 18 | 7 |
| Cedars Road | 58 | 2 | 10 |
| East Hill, Wandsworth | 35 | 15 | 11 |
| High Street, Putney | 141 | 8 | 1 |
| Merton Road | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Drewstead Road (near Streatham Hill Railway Station) | 23 | 17 | 3 |
| Streatham High Road (near Church) | 44 | 15 | 9 |
| Tooting Broadway | 176 | 18 | 8 |
| Putney Bridge (opened January 27th, 1908) | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| £969 | 1 | 11 |
The amount expended in the maintenance of these, together with
19 urinals, was £2,148 5s. 9d.
Plans, specification, and quantities have been prepared for an
Christchurch underground convenience for gentlemen in ChristRoad.
church Road, Streatham, and after the sanction of the
Local Government Board tenders will be invited for the carrying out
of the work.
In connection with the widening of Putney Bridge approach,
Putney Lower Richmond Road, a site was obtained from the
Bridge. London County Council for the construction of an
underground convenience. Tne work was carried out under contract
by Mr. J. Ewart for the London County Council, the sanitary fittings
being supplied by Messrs. Adamsez, Ltd.
The accommodation provided is three W.C.s, eight urinal stalls,
lavatory compartment and attendant's room. The total cost was £920.
New treads have been fixed to the steps by the Safety Tread
East Hill. Syndicate, Limited, at a cost of £13 13s. 6d.
New treads have been fixed to the steps by Messrs. H. and C,
Clapham Davis & Co., Ltd., at a cost of' £24 10s.
Cross.