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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
Rotherhithe 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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In the various works throughout the parish the following materials have been used: —
| Broken Granite | 2013 tons. |
| Thames Ballast | 889 cubic yds. |
| Sand | 276 cubic yds. |
| Hoggin | 460 cubic yds. |
| Rough Gravel | 109 cubic yds. |
| Fine Gravel | 2582/3 cubic yds. |
| Granite Dust | 14½ tons. |
| Portland Cement | 203 tons. |
| Stone Lime | 36 cubic yds. |
| 3in York Paving | 5502 ft. super. |
| Old York Paving | 50 ft. super. |
| Victoria Stone | 1982 ft. super. |
| Special Stone | 53 ft. super. |
| 3in York Edging | 7 ft. super. |
| 3-in. by 7in. Guernsey Granite Setts | 60 tons. |
| 4-in. by 7in. Guernsey Granite Setts | 10 tons. |
| 6-in. by 12-in. Guernsey Granite Kerb | 197 ft. lineal. |
| 6-in. by 12-in. Guernsey Granite Circular Kerb | 14 ft. lineal. |
| Stock Bricks | 17606. |
| Blue Panel Bricks | 713. |
| Blue Bull-nosed Bricks | 194. |
| Ridge Tiles | 150. |
| Tar Paving | 50 square yds. |
| Wood Blocks | 22200. |
| Patent "Non-slip" Hard York Stone | 537 ft. super. |
| Coal Pitch | 2¼ tons. |
| Creosote Oil | 65 gallons. |
| Tar | 30 gallons. |
Removal of Slop.
The collection and disposal of the street sweepings has been very satisfactorily performed
by the Contractors for horse hire and disposal during the past year, the quantity removed
being 2955¾ loads, which, if taken at an average of 2½ cubic yards per load, equals 73893/8
cubic yards, a decrease upon the year of 6453/8 cubic yards compared with the figures of last
year, although for the quarter ending March last there is an increase of over 400 cubic yards
upon the corresponding quarter.