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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 1890
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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58 Borough of Paddington.
consolidated by the use of the two steam road-rollers:—
| Tons. | Cwt. | |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Granite | 2,647 | 4 |
| Clee Hill Granite | 527 | 1 |
| Enderby Granite | 1,731 | 8 |
Used for scattering on slippery roads:—
Tons.
Cwt.
Thames Shingle
1,291
11
Pit Shingle
20
0
The expenses attending the working of the two
ten-ton steam rollers have been as follow:—
£
s.
d.
Wages to Drivers
188
4
6
1,179½ Cwt. of Coke
51
12
1
67 Sacks of Coal
5
11
8
184 Quarts of Lard Oil
8
1
0
3 do. Cylinder Oil
0
2
7
23-lbs. of Tallow
0
9
7
197½,-lbs. of Cotton Waste
2
12
10
40½-lbs. of White Lead
0
8
6
7-lbs. of Red Lead
0
1
9
57-yds. of Steam Packing
2
10
8
4 Quarts of Boiler Fluid
0
1
6
219 Nights Watchmen
36
10
0
62 Quarts of Colza Oil
2
1
4
Aveling & Porter:—
New Driving Rollers, &c.
<£70
2
0
Roller Repairs
47
13
3
117
15
3
£416
3
3
Wood Paving Repairs.
During the twelve months 38 streets have been
repaired; the quantity of materials used and the
expenses incurred have been:—