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Walthamstow 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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(c)
| Walthamstow | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Mortems only | 122 | 263 | 385 |
| Post Mortems and Inquests | 14 | 40 | 54 |
| Inquests only | 3 | 43 | 46 |
(d) Rainfall.
The annual rainfall at the Ferry Lane Station was 29.45 ins.
In 1957 it was 19.21 ins.
(e) Flooding.
The number of times heavy rainfall occurred during the year
has been exceptional resulting in widespread flooding on five
occasions and on a further four occasions a limited number of areas
were subject to flooding.
The following relief schemes have been completed during the
year :—
(1) Billet Road Relief Scheme.
(2) Coppermill Lane Relief Scheme.
(3) Essex Road Relief Scheme.
During 1959-1960 it is proposed, subject to the approval of the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government, to proceed with the
following schemes :—
(4) Brooke Road Relief Scheme.
(5) Selborne Road Relief Scheme.
(6) Low Hall Farm Storm Tanks.