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St Giles (Camberwell) 1881

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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GULLY CLEANSING.
This has received due attention. The number
of Gullies cleansed has been 3,966
and the quantity of soil removed 2,194 loads.
SEWERS.
All the Sewers under the charge of the Vestry
have been examined and cleansed from time to time
as required, and the deposit of soil therefrom
removed. The quantity of soil thus removed by
carting has been 203 loads. This small quantity
of soil removed proves the successful working of the
system of Sewers, both public and private, as laid in
this Parish, in length over 100 miles.
PUBLIC URINALS.
These have been regularly cleansed and repaired.
Water is supplied for flushing purposes by
the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company at a