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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 1881
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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TO THE
VESTRY OF THE PARISH OF PADDINGTON.
Public Lighting Department
June 17th, 1882.
Gentlemen,
I have to submit the Eight Annual
Report, ending Lady-day. 1882, as to the working
of this department.
During the year the following damages have
been done to the public lamps, either through carelessness
or accidents, viz.:—22 lamp posts knocked
down, 42 lamp columns broken, 41 head-irons and
42 lanterns damaged. The repairs attending this
work have been executed by the Vestry's own staff.
In 29 cases the parties liable for such damage have
been discovered, and the expenses attending the
restoration have been paid by them; where necessary
summonses have been issued to enforce payment.
In 21 cases the parties have escaped.