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Paddington 1875

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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additions to Houses, and the costs for reinstating the
Pavements were paid to the Vestry.
Buildings, Sewers, and Drains.
In accordance with the 76th Section of the
Metropolis Local Management Act, 1855, 51 Notices
were received by the Vestry, for the erection of 157
Buildings, namely—1 Church, 1 Temporary Church,
1 Chapel, 1 Skating Rink, 142 Houses, and 11 Stables.
The orders of the Vestry.for the drainage of these
Buildings have been served upon the parties concerned,
and copies thereof filed at the Vestry Hall.
Three miles, two furlongs, and twelve yards of
Stoneware Drain Pipes have been laid down to the
above-mentioned New Buildings, at an estimated cost
to the Owners of Property of £1,251.
Eighty-one applications by various parties on
behalf of the Owners or Occupiers of Premises have
been received for the re-construction and repair of
Drains under the Public Roads and Footways, and the
Works were executed at the expense of the Applicants.
Brick Sewers, with the necessary side entrances
and air openings, have been constructed by private
parties, at their cost, in Marmont Road, between Portsdown
Road and Rudolf Road, Lauderdale Road,
between Elgin Road and Sutherland Crescent, and in a
portion of Pindock Mows, for the drainage of New
Buildings.