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Wood Green 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Durnsford Road Open Air Baths
| 1957 | 1958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 23,089 | 15,025 |
| Children | 41,527 | 39,291 |
| Children from Schools | 2,219 | 1,455 |
| Season Ticket Holders | 29,489 | 31,583 |
| Spectators - Adults | 6, 819 | 5,712 |
| Children | 648 | 617 |
Samples of water were taken from both baths at regular Intervals
during the year. The results of the tests were uniformly
satisfactory.
Collection and Disposal of Refuse
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor, who is responsible for
this service, reports as follows:-
(a) Household refuse is collected weekly by vehicles operated
on the relay system.
(b) Trade and special refuse is collected as and when required.
Six 12 cubic yard capacity Scammell Containers and two
Mechanical Horses are used for collection of household refuse,
and one Bedford Lorry for trade and special refuse.
During the year 1957/58 the total tonnage of refuse collected
was 11,975 tons; from this.material salvaged was sold for £3,413.
The quantities of salvage were:-
| Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 159 | 3 | - |
| Mixed Scrap Iron | 45 | - | 2 |
| Rags | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| Non-Ferrous Metals | 2 | 6 | - |
| Scrap Tyres | - | - | - |
| Flock Mattresses | 15 | 14 | 2 |
| Tins | 369 | 9 | - |
| Bottles | 49 | 7 | - |
The steam raised by the incineration of the refuse is used
for space and water heating at Western Road Baths.
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