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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
Chislehurst 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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(i) Vehicles.
The vehicles in use during the year were as follow:—
One 15 cubic yard Thornycroft.
Three 12/15 cubic yard Thornycrofts.
Two 7 cubic yard Thornycrofts.
Two 30 cwt. Morris.
One 10 cubic yard Karrier.
The average length of haul throughout the District from point
of disposal at the shoot at Cookham Wood, Ruxley, is 2½
miles.
(ii) Collection.
Refuse is collected from all premises once weekly. Collection
is also made of trade refuse at a standard charge of 6d. per
small bin, and prepaid vouchers are used for this purpose.
(iv) Disposal.
At the time of the outbreak of war a scheme was being
considered for the erection of a pulverising and composting
plant.
(v) Clothing.
Every man is provided with overalls (and paid for cleaning
them), smock, waterproof leggings, leather shoulder pad and
leather gloves.
(vi) Salvage.
Paper, bottles, rags and metals are salvaged. The value of
goods salvaged during the year was approximately £896.
(vii) Cost of Service.
The cost of the service for the year ending 31st March, 1939, was £11,358, and it is anticipated that the cost during the financial year ending 31st March, 1940, will be £10,191, as follow:—
| 1936-7 | 1937-8 | 1938-9 | 1939-40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 9,142 | 9,635 | 8,629 | ||
| 1,827 | 1,850 | 1,723 | 1,562 | |
| 10,969 | 14,450 | 11,358 | 10,191 | |
| 12,132 | 12,500 | 12,850 | 13,000 | |
| 15/- | 20/2 | 14/11 | 13/3 | |
| 3/11 | 2/4 |
17. Conclusion.
In conclusion I desire to place on record my appreciation of
the assistance rendered by all members of the Department.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Madam and Gentlemen.
Your obedient Servant,
A. V. B. ALLEN,
Chief Sanitary and Shops Acts Inspector