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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
Bexley 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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Salvage.
In October, 1958, a serious fire occurred at the Salvage
Depot, East Wickham Farm, Welling, resulting in the building
being completely unusable for salvage purposes. Temporary
arrangements were made to continue this service in
the Council yard.
Details of salvage sales for the financial year ended 31st March, 1959, are set out below.
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | £ | s. | d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Paper | 467 | 18 | 3 | 3,653 | 8 | 9 |
| Textiles | 17 | 4 | 0 | 255 | 16 | 1 |
| Ferrous Metals | 39 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 11 | 6 |
| Non-Ferrous Metals | 16 | 2 | 39 | 1 | 9 | |
| Miscellaneous Items | 2 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 527 | 14 | 3 | 4,112 | 1 | 5 |
Kitchen Waste.
There are some 300 waste food bins in various roads
in the Borough for the reception of kitchen waste, and these
are cleared 2-3 times weekly by a contractor.
Public Conveniences.
Public Conveniences for men and women are situated at
the following sites:—
Market Place, Bexleyheath.
Townley Road, Bexleyheath.
Brampton Road, Bexleyheath.
Danson Park, Welling. (4 mens', 4 womens').
Library Building, Bellegrove Road, Welling.
High Street, Bexley.
St. Mary's Recreation Ground, Bexley.
Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley.
Riverside Walk, Bexley
Russell Park, Bexleyheath.
Avenue Road, Bexleyheath.
Wrotham Road, Welling. (Opened September, 1958).
Westwood Lane, Blackfen. (Maintained jointly by the
Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District Council and
Bexley Corporation).
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