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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Paddington 1878
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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The following Rates have been levied, namely :—
| Date. | Poor. | Lighting. | General. | Sewers. | Metro: Consolidated. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d. | d. | d. | d. | d. | s. | d. | |
| April ...1877 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7½ | |
| October 1877 | 11½ | ½ | 8 | ½ | 2½ | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 1s. 8½d. | 1½d. | 1s. 3½d. | 4½d. | 3s. | 6½d. | |
Note.—The undermentioned Works are now carried out by the Vestry without the aid of Contractors
CARTING MATERIALS.
DAY WORK.
WORKING STREET ROLLER & ROAD SCRAPERS.
WATERING THE ROADS.
CARTING ROAD SCRAPINGS & STREET SWEEPINGS.
REMOVAL OF DUST, ASHES, AND REFUSE.