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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
Erith 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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E (1 )c. Table 2.
| Tonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Tons | Cwts. |
| January, 1947 | 874 | 16 |
| February ,, | 766 | 0 |
| March, ,, | 847 | 14 |
| April, | 681 | 18 |
| May, | 540 | 9 |
| June, ,, | 434 | 11 |
| July, | 462 | 7 |
| August, „ | 398 | 0 |
| September, ,, | 415 | 3 |
| October, ,, | 514 | 0 |
| November, ,, | 582 | 4 |
| December, ,, | 696 | 5 |
| Total | 7213 | 7 |
E (2). Trade Refuse.
Trade Refuse is collected from the shops by arrangement
with the shopkeepers, an agreed charge being made.
The growth of this section of the refuse services continues,
and in 1947 the amount reached approximately 251½
loads producing a revenue of £188 12s. 6d.
E(3). Salvage.
Tonnage collected.
T. C. Q. Lbs.
735 6 3 7
Gross Doz.
100 8£ Bottles
Income.
£ s. d.
4031 19 9
E(4). Public Conveniences.
Those under the control of the department are as under:
| Site. | Hours of Oening. | |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Road | Male | 6.30 a.m. — 12 Midnight |
| Walnut Tree Road | Female | ,, ,, — ,, |
| High Street | Male | Open Day and Night |
| High Street | Female | ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| West Street | Male | ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Station Road | Male | ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Station Road | Female | ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Woolwich Road | Male | ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Woolwich Road | Female | 6.30 a.m. — 11 p.m. |