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Paddington 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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21
REPORT, 1889-90.
Wood Paving Repairs.
During the year 33 streets have been repaired;
the quantity of materials used and the expenses
incurred have been:—
£
s.
d.
Wages for Labour
338
5
2
10,285 New Wood Blocks
57
16
2
35,966 Old Wood Blocks
38
19
3
625¾ Bushels of Cement
46
18
7
2,307½ Bushels of Sand
57
13
9
47 Bushels of Shingle
1
3
6
£540
16
5
The expenses incurred in making good and repairing
pipe trenches, &c., after Gas and Water Companies, in
38 streets during the year have been as follows:—
£
s.
d.
Wages for Labour
41
7
4
8,025 New Wood Blocks
16
8
2
2,486 Old Wood Blocks
2
9
8
182 Bushels of Cement
13
13
0
317 Bushels of Sand
7
18
6
46 Bushels of Shingle
1
3
0
14 Gallons of Tar
0
4
5
£83
4
1
The portion of Harrow Road from the NorthWest
corner of Amberley Road to the Western
boundary of the Parish, a distance of 990 yards, the
length of the Tramway on that road within the
Parish, was paved on both sides between the outer