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Paddington 1887
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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BOROUGH OF PADDINGTON.
Horse Fodder.-The follwing Tenders for the
supply of hlorse fodder were accepted during the year,
the average cost per horse per week for keep and
bedding being 15s. ld. ·025:-
One Week's supply
per Horse.
Tenders Accepted.
January 4th, 1887.
For Six Months.
July 19th, 1887.
For Six Months.
s.
d.
s.
d.
s.
d.
s.
d.
1¼ Trusses of Straw
@ 0
11.66
=
1
2.57
@ 1
2.
=
1
5.5
1 Truss of Hay
@ 2
2.66
=
2
2.66
@ 2
2.66
=
2
2.66
2 Trusses of Clover
@ 2
8.5
=
5
4.10
@ 2
7.66
=
5
2.32
3¼ Bushels of Oats
@ 2
0.
=
6
6.
@ 1
8.25
=
5
5.81
½ Bushel of Bran
@ 0
3.56
=
0
1.78
@ 0
7.31
=
0
3.65
Cost per horse per week
15
5.11
14
8-94
Average
£0 15
1.025