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Rotherhithe 1894

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]

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114
Snow Storms.
Snowstorms occurred from the 13th January to the 4th February The following table
will give particulars of the expenses incurred for labour in clearing the streets:—

Table: Roads and Footways.The lengths of the roads in the Parish at the present time are as under

Roads and Footways.

The lengths of the roads in the Parish at the present time are as under

Macadam9 miles.
Pitching4.85 „
Tar Macadam.15 „
Pebbles.12 „
Flagging.47 „
Total14.59 or 14½ miles.

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807½ loads were carted to the Vestry Shoots at a cost of £201 17s. 6d. The total cost
of the Snow removal in labour, cartage and disposal amounted to £523 16s. 5d.
By carting Snow to the Depot, at Bull Head Dock, a saving of £142 6s. 3d. was effected.