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Paddington 1899

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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REPORT, 1899-1900.
ment over the old gravel paths, and is much
appreciated by the visitors to the grounds.
Both Churchyards and Paddington Green have
been well attended to and kept in order by the
gardener and attendants, and the show of flowers
during the summer time was very satisfactory and
pleasing to the numerous visitors.
The following list of tables, details, and accounts
accompanying this Report (see Appendix) will
furnish information connected with the several
matters carried out by the Works and Lighting
Departments:—
A—Dusting, Slopping, Watering, Carting, and General
Expenses incidental to the Works Department.
B—Plant Capital Account.
C—Road Sweeping and Cleansing Account.
D—Public Lighting Account.
E—Defects of Un-metered and Metered Lamps.
F—List of Plant fixed in the Public Streets.
G—Experimental and Testing Apparatus fixed at the Vestry
Hall.
H—List of Positions of Refuge and Special Lamps.
I—Table of Lighting Hours.
J—Weekly Averages of the Results of Gas Testings.
I am,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
GEORGE WESTON, C.E.,
Surveyor.

TENDERS ACCEPTED.

One Week's Supply per Horse.Mr. J. Wilkes, 1, Wharf, Praed Street, and Messrs. G. Reynolds & Sons, 398, Edgware Road.
s.d.s.d.
1¼ Trusses of Straw@09.66=10.07
1 Truss of Hay@19=19
2 Trusses of Clover@20.66=41.32
3¼ Bushels of Oats@23.75=76.18
½ Bushel of Bran@07.68=03.84
Cost per horse per week148.41