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Willesden 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Miles Per Gallon and Cost per Mile Run.
| Total Number of miles run by all vehicles. | Total Number of gallons of petrol consumed. | Number of miles per gallon of petrol consumed. | Cost in pence per mile run. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-15 | 44,098 | 3,988 | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| 1915-16 | 47,433 | 4,035 | 11.75 | 12.08 |
| 1916-17 | 50,131 | 4,673 | 10.73 | 11.78 |
| 1917-18 | 46,892 | 4,619 | 10.15 | 13.64 |
| 1918-19 | 54,174 | 5,569 | 9.73 | 15.03 |
| 1919-20 | 61,306 | 6,388 | 9.59 | 16.98 |
| 1920-21 | 62,925 | 6,702 | 9.05 | 19.0 |
| 1921-22 | 67,699 | 6,038 | 11.21 | 16.95 |
| 1922-23 | 63,842 | 5,370 | 11.88 | 14.92 |
| 1923-24 | 61,653 | 5,167 | 11.93 | 13.82 |
| 1924-25 | 63,743 | 5,351 | 11.09 | 16.40 |
| 1925-26 | 87,030 | 7,189 | 12.10 | 13.65 |
| 1926-27 | 98,318 | 7,121 | 13.80 | 11.89 |
| 1927-28 | 103,587 | 7,680 | 13.48 | 10.83 |
| 1928-29 | 111,338 | 9,011 | 12.35 | 12.39 |
Storage Plant.— The petrol storage plant installed in January, 1915, is still working satisfactorily,
and has supplied 3,505 gallons to the Engineer's Department of the Council, saving that department
1d. per gallon. To save costs the petrol is sometimes conveyed with bedding and clothing, which
appears undesirable.
This plant, which finished paying for itself in 1919 by its saving in taking bulk supply, has
cost nothing in upkeep except the replacement of one delivery hose.
Workshop Plant.— This is in good order and effects a great saving, both in Motor and Hospital
repairs, which are both increasing.
Accidents.— I am pleased to report that no accidents occurred during the year where cur drivers
were at fault.
Replacements.— Seven of the vehicles attached to this service had been in constant use for
15 years, but during this financial year, 2 school ambulances and 1 car have been purchased, but
owing to increased work only two could be put out of service:—
M.X. 2056. At present for sale.
M.X. 2058. Scrapped, and parts used to keep others on the road. Body only for sale.
Five of the original vehicles are still running.
A reserve ambulance is very necessary and should be considered as well as extension of the
garage.
GEORGE F. BUCHAN,
Medical Officer of Health.