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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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| Month | Tonnage | |
|---|---|---|
| Tons | Cwts. | |
| January, 1953 | 1,029 | 16 |
| February, „ | 857 | 14 |
| March, „ | 898 | 15 |
| April, „ | 835 | 2 |
| May, „ | 731 | 14 |
| June, „ | 687 | 16 |
| July, | 610 | 14 |
| August, „ | 541 | 5 |
| September, „ | 613 | 13 |
| October, „ | 765 | 11 |
| November, „ | 799 | 1 |
| December, „ | 782 | 16 |
| Total | 9,153 | 17 |
D (2) Trade Refuse
Trade Refuse is collected from factories and shops by
arrangements with the proprietors, an agreed charge being
made. This section of the Refuse Services continues to
increase and in 1953 produced a revenue of £584 15s. 3d.
D (3) Salvage
Tonnage collected: Income :
T. C. Q. lbs. £ s. d.
855 3 2 8 5,075 6 0
D (4) Public Conveniences
Public Conveniences under the control of the Council
are as under :—
Site Hours of opening
Walnut Tree Road,
Male and Female 6.30 a.m.—Midnight
West Street, Erith
Male and Female 6.30 a.m.—11 p.m.
Station Road, Belvedere
Male and Female 24 hrs.—Day and Night
Heron Hill,
Male 24 hrs.—Day and Night
Woolwich Road,
Female 6.30 a.m.—11p.m.