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Rotherhithe 1896
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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Upon numerous occasions during 'the year the Contractors have failed to supply a
sufficient number of horses and carts to complete the day's work, and I have called the
Vestry's attention to the unsuitability of the plant supplied by the present Contractor
Table showing the amount collected per quarter for the past two years, but it must be borne in mind that no snow storms occurred during the winter of 1895-6.
| 1895-6 | 1896-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter ending | Cubic yds. | Cubic yds. |
| June | 1723 | 1516| |
| September | 1912 | 18221 |
| December | 2199 | 27251 |
| March | 17961 | 3454 |
| Total | 76301 | 95181 |
The sweeping machine was obtained from Messrs. Smith & Sons at a cost of £26 10s.
Snow Storms.
Snow storms occurred on the 17th, 23rd, and 25th January, 1897. The following
table will give particulars of the expenses incurred for labour in clearing the streets
TABLE OF LABOUR.
| Date. | No. of Extra men. | Ordinary Staff. | Total. | Cest. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | s. | d. | ||||
| 17th January | 9 | 38 | 47 | 7 | 16 | 3 |
| 18th ,, | — | 46 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 23rd ,, | 78 | 53 | 131 | 31 | 11 | 3 |
| 25th | 57 | 50 | 107 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| 26th ,, | -- | 25 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Totals | 144 | 212 | 356 | 78 | 13 | 2 |