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STAFF
Mr. F. A. Eustace, one of the Sanitary Inspectors, died suddenly
in September, aged 59 years. He had completed 37 years'
service with the Council.
The vacancy was filled by the appointment in December of
Mr. J. T. Dallimore, aged 22 years, who, however, was not due
to commence duty until 1st January, 1951. No other staff changes
occurred during the year.
STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Area 9,199 acres
Resident population in 1950 333,800
Wandsworth is the largest of the Metropolitan Boroughs. It
has an area of 9,199 acres which includes a number of open spaces
with a combined area of 1,202 acres.
The population is a varied one, as the Borough contains residential
neighbourhoods in addition to several working-class
districts.
The chief industries carried on are the manufacture of gas,
electricity and motor accessories, laundries and general engineering.
There is no trade which has any particular effect on the
health of the workers or residents.
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