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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 construction of 5 side entrances for more
ready access to the Sewers for the purposes of cleansing,
examining and unstopping drains, and fixing
traps to outlets of drains.
The construction of 4 air openings from Sewers
to Roadways for ventilation.
The construction and re-construction of 74 Street
Gulleys, and the repair of 31 others.
A Tabular Statement of the principal Works
executed is herewith annexed.
I am,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
GEORGE F. STEVENS,
Surveyor.