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St Giles (Camden) 1880
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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to charge persons using the ch&let three-half pence each for the use
of the w.o.'s, and one penny each for the use of the lavatory and
dressing room. At the expiration of the term of thirty years the chalets
to become the property of the Board without payment. The proposal
was fully considered by your Board, who had skeleton models erected
in order to judge of the extent of public way that would be occupied
by the proposed structures and their effect on the public traffic. One
model was erected in High Holborn at its junction with New Oxford
Street, and another in Broad Street, near to the south end of Bloomsbury
Street.
The Board finally resolved on the 23rd March, 1880, not to sanction
their erection within the St. Giles District.
The following is a list of the Contracts entered into by the Board and in force up to the 25th day of March, 1881:—
| Name and Address of the Contractor. | Nature of Contract. | Term of Contract. |
|---|---|---|
| J. J. Griffiths, 283, Kings-land Road. | For the supply of granite and Yorkshire stone, as per schedule of prices. | One year from 29th September, 1880. |
| C. Killixgback, Ice Well Wharf, Camden Town. | For the supply of sand, ballast, and hogan, and the cartage of materials, rubbish and gully refuse, as per schedule of prices. | Ditto. |
| G. Cookson, Gloucester Street, Albert Embankment. | For the carting away of road sweepings from the public ways, for the sum of £1800. | Ditto. |
| G. Cookson, Gloucester Street, Albert Embankment. | For the removal of the dust and ashes from the houses in the District, for the sum of £1550. | Ditto. |
| G. Cookson, Gloucester Street, Albert Embankment. | For watering and washing the public ways, for the sum of £650. | From lstMarch to 31st October, 1881. |
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
G. WALLACE,
Surveyor.