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Paddington 1870

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

Published
1871
Author
Hardwicke, William
Pages
91
Tables
43

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    The following Contracts have been entered into, namely:—
    Date when entered into.Name.Nature of Contract.Price.
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    The following Rates have been levied:—
    Date.Poor.Lighting.General.Metropolitan Consolidated.Total.
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    Sewers in the undermentioned Streets and Places have been constructed by the Owners of Property at their expense, viz.:—
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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.
    date of order.locality.subsidiary names abolished.no. of houses re-numbered.
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    POOR RATE ACCOUNT.
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    LIGHTING RA TE A CCOUNT .
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    GENERAL RATE ACC0UNT.
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    SEWERS RATE ACOUNT.
    £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 ???y of March, 1871, namely: —
    Date when entered into.Name.Nature of Contract.Price.
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    [C] Summary Statement of Monies owing to, ??? BTS and Liabilities owing by, the Vestry of the Parish of Paddington, on the ???? of March, 1871, viz.:—
    £s.d.£s.d.£8.d.
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    [C] Summary Statement of Monies owing to, ??? BTS and Liabilities owing by, the Vestry of the Parish of Paddington, on the of March, 1871, viz.:—
    Original Debt.Rate of Interest.Paid off this year.Total paid off.Remaining unpaid.
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    T abular S tatement of the principal W orks executed in the H ighway D epartment for the Year ending 25th March, 1871.
    New Streets taken to.Streets paved under the Metropolis Local Management Acts.Gravel Footways paved.Footways paved with Rock Asphalte.Granite Crossings laid down.Old Footways repaved.Mews repaved.
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    Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Sewers Department, for the year ending 25th March, 1871.
    NewBrick&Pipe Sewers constructed at the expense of the Vestry.NewBrick&Pipe Sewers constructed at the expense of the Owners.Flushing Shafts constructed at the expense of the VestryAir constructed at the expense of the VestryFlushing Shafts constructed at the expense of the OwnersAir Shafts constructed at the expense of the OwnersNumber of C Constructed and Reconstructed.Number of Gulleys CleansedNumber of side entrances constructed by
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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, 1871.
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    According to the preliminary returns of the census, the population of Paddington, as a sub-district of Kensington, stands thus in April 1871:—
    Sub-Districts.Inhabited Houses.Population.Increase in 10 years.
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    TABLE I. The following Table shows the number of Births and Death during the last 4 Quarters:—
    Quarter endingBirths.Deaths.Excess of Births over Deaths.
    Total.No. per 1000Total.No. per 1000Total.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. Decern.Jan. February March.In the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 population.
    1870.1869.1868.
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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 JuneJuly Aug. Sept.October Nov. Dec.January February MarchIn the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 population.
    1870.1869.1868.
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    TABLE III. The following Table shows the Annual, Quarterly, and Comparative Mortality among children under 5 years:—
    Causes of Death.April May JuneJuly Aug. Sept.Oct. Nov. Dec.January February MarchIn the Year.Comparative Mortality in 1000 living.
    1870.1869.1868.
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    TABLE I Summary of Weekly Return of Births and Deaths from January 8th, to April 2nd, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mary's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases during 13 weeks ending April 2nd,1870.
    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.St. John.St. Mary.Total.
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    TABLE III. Summary of Sanitary Work, Quarter ending April 2nd, 1870.
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    TABLE IV. Mortality of the Parish or Paddington during the Quarter ending April 2nd, 1870.
    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 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 V. L ocalities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending April 2nd, 1870.
    Streets, Districts and Hospitals.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria, &c.Whooping Cough.Typhus & other Fevers.J 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 this quarter enabled me to give details of the following Streets in the Hall Park Estate, which are herewith appended.
    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 House.Average Cubic Space for each person.Cubic Space of inhabited Dwellings.Doors,Windows,Chimnies.Defects in Water supply.Defects in W.C. ApparatusDefects in Traps & DrainsDetects 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 April 9th, to June 25th, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mart's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases during 12 weeks ending June 25th, 1870.
    Weeks, endingSmall-Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Diphtheria, Quinsy & Croup.Whooping CoughTyphus, Infantile and other Fevers.Carbuncle, Erysipelas and Pyemia.Dysentery and Diarrhoea.Cholera.Phthisis and Tubercular Dis.Bronchitis and Pneumonia.Other Diseases.Accidents and Violent Deaths.Total.
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    TABLE III. Summary of Sanitary Work, Quarter ending June 25th, 1870.
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    TABLE IV. Mortality of the Parish of Paddington during the Quarter ending June 25 th, 1870.
    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 8080 and aboveUnder 5 Years.5 and under 2020 and under 4C40 and under 6060 and under 8C80 and above
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    TABLE V. Localities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending June 25, 1870.
    Streets, Districts and Hospitals.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria, &c.Whooping Cough.Typhus & other Fevers.Erysipelas, &c.Diarrhoea, &c.1 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 Streets and Places to the list nublished 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 House.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 July 2nd, to October 1st, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mary's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. Deaths from Zymotic ani» other Diseases during 14 weeks ending October 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 III. Summary of Sanitary Work, Quarter ending October 1st, 1870.
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    TABLE IV. Mortality of the Parish or Paddington during the Quarter ending April 2nd, 1870.
    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 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 V. Localities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending October 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, &cViolent Deaths.Other Diseases.Total.
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    The result of systematic Sanitary Inspection enables me to add the following Streets and Places to the list published in former Reports:—
    Streets Inspected Systematically.No. of HousesInspected.No. of Holdings.No. of Rooms.No. of Adults.No. of ChildrenAverage No. of persons living inTotal No. of Inhabitants in the Streets.Average public 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. ApparatusDefects in Traps & DrainsDefects in Cleansing ofNo. of Sanitary Orders issued.
    each house.each room.Yards.Houses
    d.w.c.
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    TABLE VII. Systematic Inspection of Mews and Stables up to October 1st, 1870.
    Name of Mews or Stable Inspected.No. of Stables and Premises Inspected.No. of Inhabited RoomsDefects in state ofNo. of Inhabitants.No. of Orders issued.
    No. of Horses kept.Drains.Inlets or Trap?.VV. C. or Urinal.Paving.Lime Whiting & General Repairs.Water supply.Dung or Dust Bins.Ventilation.Adults.Children.
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    TABLE I. Summary of Weekly Return of Births and Deaths from October 1st, to December 31st, 1870.
    Week endingSt. Mary's.St. John's.Totals.
    Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
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    TABLE II. Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases during 13 weeks ending December 3J st, 1870.
    Weeks endingSmall-Pox.MeaslesScarlatina.Diphtheria, Quinsy & Croup.Whooping CoughTyphus, Infantile and other Fevers.Carbuncle, Erysipelas and Pyasmia.Dysentery and Diarrhoea.Cholera.Phthisis and Tubercular Dis.Bronchitis and Pneumonia.Other Diseases.Accidents and Violent Deaths.Total.
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    TABLE III. Summary of Sanitary Work, Quarter ending December 31st, 1870.
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    TABLE IV. Mortality of the Parish of Paodington during the Quarter ending December 31st, 1870.
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    TABLE V. Localities in which Deaths from Zymotic and other Diseases have been recorded during the Quarter ending Decber 31st, 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. &cViolent Deaths.Other Diseases.Total.