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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 1885

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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Table: Horse Fodder.—The following Tenders were accepted during the year for the supply of Fodder, the average cost per horse for keep and bedding being 17s. 2.36d. per week.

Horse Fodder.—The following Tenders were accepted during the year for the supply of Fodder, the average cost per horse for keep and bedding being 17s. 2.36d. per week.

One Week's supply per Horse.Tenders Accepted.
December, 1884. Six Months' supply.June, 1885. Six Months' supply.November, 1885. Six Months' supply.
s.d.s.d.s.d.s.d.s.d.s.d.
1¼ Trusses of Straw@ 010.66 =11.32@ 011= 11.75@ 011.33= 12.16
1 Truss of Hay@ 23.33 =23.33@ 25.33= 25.33@ 22.66= 22.66
2 Trusses of Clover@ 29.33 =56.66@ 30= 60@ 29.33= 56.66
3¼ Bushels of Oats@ 24.12 .77.39@ 26.37= 82.7@ 24.5= 78.62
½ Bushel of Bran@ 04.5 =02.25@ 04.4= 02.2@ 04.12= 02.06
Cost per horse per week......168.95......1711.98......1610.16