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Paddington 1882

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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along a portion of a proposed entrance to Bravington
Mews, for the drainage of two houses in the Harrow
Road, being the first and second houses east from
the parish boundary, at the cost of the building
owner.
There have been erected during the year one
church (St. Matthew's), 177 dwelling houses, and
17 stable buildings, for which notices have been
received by the Vestry from builders, in compliance
with the requirements of the Local Management
Act, 1855.
With reference to the drainage of these buildings,
the Vestry passed the necessary orders, which were
served upon the builders.
The before-mentioned notices, with plans showing
the capacity, position, and direction of the drains of
the various buildings, together with copies of the
Vestry's orders, are retained at the Vestry Hall for
reference when required.
The lineal extent of the drains shown on plans,
and laid by the builders, is about 3 miles 1 furlong
128 yards.
Stoppages having at times occurred in some of
the drains of the houses on the east side of Woodfield
Place, and which were connected with a small