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Paddington 1865

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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the Committee immediately tendered their very
grateful acknowledgement.
The Committee beg finally to state that cholera,
though diminished, has by no means disappeared,
more especially in some of the Western and Central
Districts; and they therefore recommend that their
powers shall still continue, in order that they may
be ready to act effectually should occasion arise,
though they trust they may not be required to do so.
The following is a summary of the expenses
incurred by the Committee in the exercise of their
powers:—
£
s.
d.
Calvert and Co.. Manufacturing Chemists, for Disinfecting
Materials
7
17
6
Crockett, Mr., Contractor, Men's labour, for Disinfecting,
Pitch, &c. supplied
10
9
11
Haynes and Sons, Ironmongers, for Tools for disinfection
0
10
4
Lowe and Co., Manufacturing Chemists, for further
Disinfecting Materials
2
15
6
Morton, J., Printer, for Notices, Circulars, &c.
19
18
7
Stevens, R., Carpenter, for Stand to hold Cask for
Disinfectants
0
9
0
Sydenham, D., for printing Medical Visitors' Returns
Papers
1
12
0
Inspector of Nuisances, Cash disbursed
7
11
7
£51
10
5
Fees to Medical Visitors, as per Table VIII
216
16
6
£268
6
11