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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) 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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STEAM ROAD ROLLER.
The Vestry decided during the past year to purchase
a 10-ton steam roller, from Messrs. Aveling & Co., of
Rochester; it is now in full work on the various roads of
the parish, in addition to the heavy horse roller which
is still continued in use when horses can be spared for
the purpose.
STREET NOMENCLATURE.
The following is a schedule of the streets renamed and renumbered in accordance with the orders received from the Metropolitan Board of Works, the notices have been served, and the necessary alterations supervised by the Officers of the Vestry:—
| Adys road | .. | Renumbered |
| Croxted road | late Croxted park | Renamed |
| Caulfield road, | late Lugard road | Renumbered and renamed |
| Goodrich road | .. | Renumbered |
| Heber road | .. | Do. |
| Melbourne grove | .. | Do. |
| Nutbrook street | .. | Do. |
| North Cross road | .. | Do. |
| Rodwell road | .. | Do. |
| Sandison street | late Bedford street | Renumbered and renamed |
| Thompson road | .. | Renumbered |
| Toulon street | late Nelson street | Renumbered and renamed |
LIGHTING.
The subject of improved lighting of the parish, including
improved patterns of lanterns, is receiving the careful
attention of the Special Committee appointed for this
purpose. The South Metropolitan Gas Company's charge