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St Giles (Camberwell) 1886
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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LINES OF FRONTAGE, PROJECTIONS, &c.
The Metropolitan Board of Works have submitted for
the opinion of the Vestry 25 applications for lines of frontage,
projections, &c., which have been examined and reported
upon by the Surveyor; the Vestry recommended approval of
14 and refusal of 11 cases. The Metropolitan Board of Works
subsequently notified its consent to 13 and refusal of 12 cases.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND CATTLE TROUGHS.
The following is a list of the several Drinking Fountains and Cattle Troughs in the Parish, and which are maintained by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountains' Association, the Vestry contributing £5 per annum towards the cost of the water-supply.
| Drinking Fountains. | Cattle Troughs. | |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell green | 2 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace parade | 1 | 1 |
| Dulwich village | 1 | 1 |
| Peckham High street | 1 | 0 |
| Peckham rye | 2 | 1 |
| Sydenham rise | 1 | 1 |
| Wells street, by St. George's | ||
| Church | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 5 |