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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

St Giles (Camberwell) 1883

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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77
SEWER CLEANSING.
The Local Main Sewers are kept free from
deposit and heavy matter, which is removed from
time to time by the gang of Flushers in the Vestry
service. The quantity of sewer slop so removed
during the past year has been 205 loads.
All sewers vested in the Vestry are in thorough
repair and working efficiently.

Table: NEW SEWERS IN "NEW STREETS."The undermentioned Sewers have been executed by the Vestry, and the cost thereof charged to the Owners of the property abutting upon such streets.

NEW SEWERS IN "NEW STREETS."

The undermentioned Sewers have been executed by the Vestry, and the cost thereof charged to the Owners of the property abutting upon such streets.

Pipe Sewer.
12-in.
Feet.
Adys Road300
Kirkwood Road150
Nutbrook Street160
Old James' Street210
Total Length820

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Equal to about 3s. 6d. per load removed.