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Paddington 1869

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

Published
1870
Author
Hardwicke, William
Pages
106
Tables
52

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    The Following Conuiacus have been enterea into, viz.:-
    date when entered into.name.nature of contract.price.
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    The following Rates have been levied:—
    Date.Poor.Lighting.General.Sewers.Metropolis Main Drainage.Church.Total.
    d.d.d.d.d.d.s. d.
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    The following Orders of the Metropolitan Board of Works have been carried out in accordance with the 87th Section of the Act of 1862, except the one for Bishop's Road.
    date of order.locality.subsidiary names abolished.no. of houses re-numbered.
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    [A] Account in Abstract shewing the Receipts enditure for the P arish of Paddington , for the year ending 25th March, 1870, under the sentens of Receipt and Expenditure, viz.:-
    POOR RATE C0UNT.
    RECEIPTS.£s.d.EXPENDITURE.£s.d.
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    S E W E R S RAT E C0 U N T.
    £s.d.£s.d.
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    [B] Summary Statement of Contracts en ??? the Vestry of the Parish of Paddington, during the year ending on the March, 1870, namely:—
    Date when entered into.Name.Nature of Contract.Price.
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    [C] Summary Statement of Moneys owing to , ??? the vestry of the Parish of Paddington, Parish of Paddington , on the of March, 1870, namely:—
    Balance in Treasurer's hands—£s.d.£s.d.Nature of Contract.Price.
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    Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Highway Department, for the Year ending 25th March, 1870.
    New Streets taken to.Streets paved under the Metropolis Local Management Acts.Gravel Footways paved.Gravel Footways protected by a Granite Kerb.Granite Crossings laid down.Old Footways repaved.Mews repaved.
    MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.
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    Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Sewers Department, for the year ending 25th March, 1870.
    New Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the VestryNew Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the Owners.Flushing ShaftsAir ShaftsFlushing ShaftsAir ShaftsNumber of GulleysNumber of side Entrances Constructed by
    constructed at the expense of the Vestry.constructed at the expense of the Owners.Constructed and Reconstructed.Cleansed.Vestry.Owners.
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    Tabular Statement of Inspections reported and Works of House Improvement completed under the Orders of the Sanitary Committee, for the Year ending 25th March, 1870.
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    POOR RATE ACCOUNT .
    RECEIPTS.£s.d.EXPENDITURE.£s.d.
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    SEWERS RATE ACCOUNT.
    £S.d.£s.d.
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    [B] Summary Statement of Contracts ente??? by the Vestry of the Parish of Paddington, during the year ending on the???ay of March, 1870, namely:—
    Date when entered into.Name.Nature of Contract.Price.
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    [C] Summary Statement of Moneys owing to , ???rs and Liabilities owing by , the Vestry of the Parish of Paddington , on the ??? of March, 1870, viz.:—
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
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    Original Debt.Rate of Interest.Paid off this year.Total paid off.Remaining unpaid.
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    Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Highway Department, for the Year ending 25th March, 1870.
    New Streets taken to.Streets paved under the Metropolis Local Management Acts.Gravel Footways paved.Gravel Footways protected by a Granite Kerb.Granite Crossings laid down.Old Footways repaved.Mews repaved.
    MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.
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    Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Sewers Department for the year ending 25th March, 1870.
    New Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the Vestry.New Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the Owners.Flushing ShaftsAir ShaftsFlushing ShaftsAir ShaftsNumber of GulleysNumber of side Entrances constructed by
    constructed at the expense of the Vestry.constructed at the expense of the Owners.Constructed and Reconstructed.Cleansed.
    Vestry.Owners.
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    Tabular Statement of Inspections reported and Works of House Improvement completed under the Orders of the Sanitary Committee, for the Year ending 25th March, 1870.
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    TABLE I. The following Table shows the numbers of Births and Deaths during the last 4 Quarters :—
    Quarter endingBirths.Deaths.Excess of Births over Deaths.
    Total.No. per 1000.Total.No. per 1000.Total.No. per 1000.
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    TABLE II. The following Table shows the Annual, Quarterly, and Comparative Mortality from Zymotic Diseases :—
    Causes of Death.April, May, June.July, August, Septem.October, Novem. Decem.January, February March.In the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 population.
    In London.In Paddington.
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    TABLE III.
    Causes of DeathApril, May, June.July, August, Septem.October, Novem. Decern.January, February March.In the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 living.
    In London.In Paddington
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    TABLE IV. The following Table shows the Annual, Quarterly, and Comparative Mortality from Tubercular Class of Diseases :—
    Tubercular Diseases.April, May, June.July, August, Septem.October, Novem. Decern.January, February March.In the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 population.
    In London.In Paddington.
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    The following table shows the annual mortality Prom Zymotic diseases for the last 4 years, and for each quarter of the past year ending April 2, 1870.
    1866-67.1867-68.1868-69.1869-70—QuarterlyTotal.
    1234
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    TABLE V. Showing the results of Systematic Sanitary Inspection of houses in the Streets of this Parish mostly iuhabited by the working class, and let out in tenements.
    Streets Inspected Systematically.No. of Houses Inspected.No. of Holdings.No. of Rooms.No. of Adults.No. of Children.Average No. of personsTotal No. of Inhabitants in the Streets.Cubic Space in each house.Cubic Space for each person.Cubic Space of' inhabited Dwellings.Doors,Windows,Chimnies.Defects in Water supply.Defects in W.C. Apparatus.Defects in TraDS & Drains.Defects Cleansing ofNo. of Sanitary Orders issued.
    Yards. Dustbln, & cHomes.
    each house.each room
    D.w.C.
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    The extent to which overcrowding has been abated in some streets of this parish may be demonstrated by comparing returns of former inspections with the most recent one.
    Streets and Places.Houses under Inspection.Population.HoldingsRooms.In each Room.
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    The total mortality during the last 18 months is shown in the following table :—
    1868.1869.1870.
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    The following is a list of streets or districts where more than one death has been recorded; those marked0 are in houses where more than one death occurred : — From October 1868, to March 25 th, 1870.
    Locality.No.Date.Sex.Age.Description.
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    Locality.No.Date.Sex.Age.Description.
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    Locality.No.Date.Sex.Age.Description.
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    Sanitary Orders for various works executed during the years, principally by the Owners of property, were as follows:—
    Consequent uponConsequent upon
    Systematic Inspection of houses.Complaints of Nuisances.Systematic Inspection of Houses.Complaints of Nuisances.
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    TABLE VI. Works completed under Orders issued during the Year ending Lady-Day, 1870.
    Locality.Drain, constructed and trapped.Drain, repaired andI Drain, trapped.Cesspools abolished.Water Closet provided withPan & Water.New Water Closets constructed.Closets supplied with Water.Dust Dins constructed.Dust Bins repaired.Pavements relaid.Pavements constructed.Water-ReceptaclesWater supply provided.General Repairs.Cleansing, Lime wash ing and Disinfecting.Ventilation Improved.Manure, Garbage, &c. removed.Dung BinsOver-crowding.Miscellaneous.Total.
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    TABLE VII. Systematic Sanitary Inspection of Mews or Stables up to March 25th, 1870.
    Name of Mows or Stable Inspected.No. of Stables and Promises Inspected.No. of Inhabited Rooms.No. of Horses keDt.Defects in state ofInhabitants.No. of Orders issued.Remove Manure or RefuseRemarks.
    Drains.Inlets or Traps.W.C. or Urinal.Paving. I.inie Washing, general Repairs.Water supply.Dung or Dust BinVentilation.Adults.Children.
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    TABLE VIII. Showing the average consumption of Milk for each family and person.
    Adults.Children.Servants.Quantity taken per diem.Average for each Person.
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    TABLE IX. Showing the quality of Milk in different localities.
    Specific Gravity.Per Centage of Cream.
    Highest.Lowest.Highest.Lowest.
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    TABLE X. Showing the specific gravity; the per centage of cream; the quantity of water; sugar; butter; and mineral substances in 100 parts.
    No.Sp. Gr.Cream.Water.Sugar.Cane Sugar.Fat.Casein.Mineral.Total Solids.Remarks.
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    TABLE V. Localities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending June 26th, 1869.
    Streets, Districts and Hospitals.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria, &c.Whooping Cough.Typhus & other Fevers.Erysipelas, &c.Diarrhoea, &c.Phthisis, &c.Bronchitis, Pneumonia, &c.Violent Deaths.Other Diseases.Total.
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    The result of systematic Sanitary Inspection enables me to add the following record of Streets and Places to the list published in former Reports:—
    Streets Inspected Systematically.No. of Houses Inspected.No. of Holdings.No. of Rooms.No. of Adults.No. of Children.Average No. of persons living inTotal No. of Inhabitants in the Streets.Avcrago Cubic Space in each House.Average Cubic Space for each person.Cubic Space of inhabited Dwellings.Average No. of Doors,Windows,Chimnies.Defects in Water supply.Defects in W.C. Apparatus.Defects in Traps & Drains.Defects in Cleansing ofNo. of Sanitary Orders issued.
    each house.each room.Yards.Houses
    D.w.c.
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    TABLE I. S ummary of W eekly R eturn of B irths and D eaths from July 3rd, to September 25th, 1869.
    St. Mart's.St. John's.Totals.
    Week endingBirths.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. D eaths from Z ymotic and other D iseases during 13 weeks ending September 25th, 1869.
    Weeks, endingSmall-Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Diphtheria, Quinsy & Croup.Whooping CoughTyphus, Infantile and other Fevers.Carbuncle, Erysipelas and Pyaemia.Dysentery and Diarrhoea.Cholera.Phthisis and Tubercular Dis.Bronchitis and Pneumonia.Other Diseases.Accidents and Violent Deaths.Total.
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    TABLE III. S ummary of S anitary W ork , Quarter ending October 1st, 1870.
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    The register book of complaints and nuisances contains 174 cases, which admit of the following classification:—
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    TABLE IV. M ortality of the P arish of P addington during the Quarter ending September 25th, 1869.
    Causes of Death.Ages.Total.Causes of Death.Ages.Total.
    Under 5 Years.5 and under 2020 and under 4040 and under 6060 and under SO80 and aboveUnder 5 Years.5 and under 2020 and under 4040 and under 6060 and under 8080 andabove
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    TABLE V. L ocalities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending September 25th, 1869.
    Streets, Districts and Hospitals.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria, & c.Whooping Cough.Typhus & other Fevers.Erysipelas, &c.Diarrhoea, &c.Phthisis, &c.Bronchitis, Pneumonia. &c.Violent Deaths.Other Diseases.Total.
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    The result of systematic Sanitary Inspection enables me to add the following record of Streets and Places to the list published in former Reports:—
    Streets Inspected Systematically.No. of Houses Inspected.No. of Holdings.No. of Rooms.No. of Adults.No. of Children.Average No. of persons living inTotal No. of Inhabitants in the Streets.Average Cubic Space in each Houso.Average Cubic Space for each person.Cubic Space of inhabited Dwellings.Average No. of D. Doors,W. Windows,C. Chimnies.Defects in Water supply.Defects in W.C. ApparatusDefects in Traps & DrainsDefects in Cleansing ofNo. of Sanitary Orders issued.
    each house.each room.Yards.Houses
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    TABLE I. Summary of Weekly Return of Births and Deaths from Oct. 2nd, 1869 to January 1st, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mary's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. M ortality of the P arish of P addington during the Quarter ending January 1st, 1870.
    Causes of Death.Ages.Total.Causes of Death.AgesTotal.
    Under 5 Years.5 and under 2020 and under 4040 and under 6060 and under 8080 and aboveUnder 5 Years.5 and under 2020 and under 4040 and under 6060 and under 8080 and above
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    TABLE III. Summary of Sanitary Work , Quarter ending Jan. 1st, 1870.
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    TABLE IV. Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases during 14 weeks ending Jan. 1st, 1870.
    Weeks. endingSmall-Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Diphtheria, Quinsy & Croup.Whooping CoughTyphus, Infantile and other Fevers.Carbuncle, Erysipelas and Pyæmia.Dysentery and Diarrhoea.Cholera.Phthisis and Tubercular Dis.Bronchitis and Pneumonia.Other Diseases.Accidents and Violent Deaths.Total.
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    TABLE V. L ocalities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending Jan. 1st, 1870.
    Streets, Districts and Hospitals.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria, &c.Whooping Cough.Typhus & other Fevers.Erysipelas, &c.Diarrhoea, &c.Phthisis, &c.Bronchitis, Pneumonia, &c.Violent Deaths.Other Diseases.Total.
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    The completed results of Systematic Sanitary Inspection has this quarter enabled me to add details of the following Streets, which are herewith appended. TABLE VI. S ystematic H ouse to H ouse I nspectio
    Streets Inspected Systematically.No. of Houses Inspected.No. of Holdings.No. of Rooms.No. of Adults.No. of Children.Average No. of persons living inTotal No. of Inhabitants in the Streets.Cubic Space in each House.Cubic Space for each person.Cubic Space of inhabited Dwellings.Doors,Windows,Chimnies.Defects in Water supply.Defects in W.C. Apparatus.Defects in Traps & Drains.Defects in Cleansing ofNo. of Sanitary Orders issued.
    each house.each room.Yards.Houses
    d.w.c.
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    TABLE I Summary of Weekly Return of Births and Deaths from January 8th, to April 2nd, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mart's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.