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Lewisham 1892

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Limehouse]

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The urinals arc flushed and cleansed three times every day
by men employed by the Board, the water being supplied by
the East London Water Works Company. Dunne hot and dry
weather it is found necessary to have them flushed more
frequently.
new carriage crossings.
New Carriage Crossings have been formed at the entrance
to the following premises, the cost thereof being borne by the
persons requiring the same, viz:
Limehouse.— In Elsa Street at the rear of the "Salisbury
Arms." public house.
Ratcliff.— At the entrance to No. II, Medland Street, at
the three entrances to Messrs. Symonds & Co's. Cider Stores in
Butcher Row, in York Street East at the entrance to the vacant
ground next the Railway, and in Roby Street at the side
entrance to No. II Chasclcy Street.
main sewer.
The London County Council have commenced the construction
of a new sewer in Rhodeswell Road, Elsa Street, and
Carr Street.
fire hydrants.
The London County Council have commenced the fixing of
hydrants throughout the District.
blackwall railway widening.
The Contractors are proceeding with the work of widening
the railway under the powers of the special Act, entitled
'London and Blackwall Railway Act, 1885," (48 and 49
Victoria, chap, cxiv.)