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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
Fulham 1895
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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Cartage Department:—
32 Dustmen (24 with horses)
24 Carmen (with horses) Average weekly wag
1 Stableman, 1 Watchman £ 110 0 0
2 Horsekeepers, 1 Painter
3 Wheelwrights, 1 Carpenter
4 Farriers, Smiths, &c.
In addition to the above, extra men are constantly being put
temporarily for special works, or fall of snow, &c.
PROPERTIES, &c.
The total amount of the Fund for the Year 1895-96 was ,£855,638 5s. 6d., and Fulham is has contributed thereto and received therefrom as follows:—
| Half Year to 25th Sent., 1895. | Half Year to 25th March, 1896. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
| Grant from Fund, equals 1/1¾ (about) per head on an estimated population of 108,049 | 10,695 | 15 | 2 | 10,695 | 15 | 2 |
| Contribution to, equals 3d. in the £ on Rateable Value of £511,738 | 6,396 | 14 | 6 | 6,396 | 14 | 6 |
| Difference in favor of Parish | £4.299 | 0 | 8 | £4.299 | 0 | 8 |