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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 1887
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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report, 1887-8.
The quantity of materials used and the expense being as follows:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages for Labour | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| 1,301 New Wood Blocks | 6 | 15 | 9 |
| 4,373 Old ditto | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| 221¼ Bushels of P. Cement | 18 | 8 | 9 |
| 489½ Bushels of Sand | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| 44 Bushels of Shingle | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | £89 | 18 | 9 |
The entire area of Bishop's Road was re-laid with new wood blocks in August last, at an expenditure of
.£2,124 18s. 7d., or at the rate of 5s. 1. per yard superficial. This sum being 4d. per yard less than similar
work carried out in Praed Street.