London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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daily cost.
| s. | d. | |
| Wages | ||
| Coke, firewood, &c. | 4 | 2 |
| Oil, waste and sundries | 1 | 4 |
| Maintenance | 3 | 7 |
| Insurance | 0 | 1½ |
| Depreciation, 10 per cent. | 4 | |
| Water (estimated) | 0 | |
| 3½ |
The following was the expenditure in connection with the Stables during the past year :—
| s. | d. | ||
| Repairs, &c., to stables | 52 | 4 | 10 |
| Rates, insurance, gas and water | 91 | 0 | 3 |
| Interest on capital and depreciation on buildings, 5 per cent, on £4,173 17s. 6d. | 208 | 13 | 9 |
| 18 | 10 |
SCAVENGING.
The scavenging of the roads and the cleansing of the gullies was
carried out by the Council's employees.
During the year the following van and cart loads were collected :—
vans, carts.
42,805. 25,109.
They were disposed of as follows :—
| Vans. | Carts. | |
|---|---|---|
| Private Shoot | 2,136 | 60 |
| Free Shoot | 16,868 | 9,854 |
| Saud Washer | 635 | 58 |
| Southfields Shoot | 6,164 | 5,073 |
| Garratt Park Shoot | 749 | 382 |
| Putney Vale Shoot | 3,782 | 1,602 |
| Links Estate Shoot | 12,471 | 8,080 |
| 42,805 | 25,109 |