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Lewisham 1883
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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temperature of the liquor flowing from their Brewery to 70
degrees Fahrenheit (see my Report, Minutes, 1883, page 279).
During the summer the Sewers were more frequently cleansed and
disinfected than they had ever been. New Maps were prepared
showing the Sewers in Lewisham and Penge, together with the
side entrances, manholes, and ventilators.
Hamlet of P enge.
The Table below will show the work done in Penge:—
| Locality. | Description of Work. |
|---|---|
| Croydon Road, near Warbeck Road | Kerbing and Channelling. |
| Elmer's-end Road, south side, from Croydon Road to Panama House | „ |
| Belvedere Road, across Cintra Park | Paved Crossings. |
| Ditto ditto Waldegrave Road | |
| Croydon Road, near Thornsett Road | „ |
| Maberley Road, across Crescent Road | „ |
| Maple Road, near Jasmine Grove | „ |
Lewisham Parish.
| Locality. | No. of superficial Yards. |
|---|---|
| Catford Hill Road, in front of shops | 63 |
| Courthill Road to Dermody Road, over footbridgo of S.E.Ry. | 225 |
| Lawrie Park | 1274 |
| Park Road | 170 |
| Rushey Green | 1634 |
| Russell Street | 171 |
| Springfield | 164 |
| Stanstead Road | 1082 |
| Sydenham Road (Oxford Terrace) | 101 |
| West Hill | 2802 |
| Total | 7686 |
NEW ROADS AND TREES PLANTED.
A road was sanctioned during the year in continuation of
Brownhill Road to Hither Green Lane. This will be a most convenient
road to the public. Between Lee Green and Rushey
Green it will save a great distance.
Forty-one Lime Trees were planted at Rushey Green, in the
west footpath of High Road; 21 on Lewisham Hill; and 20 at
Tranquil Yale and Royal Parade, Blackheath.