Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]
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17th October. 1888.—That a Requisition Book be provided for the use of the
Surveyor, and submitted at each meeting of the Committee, and
orders for requisites be signed by the Chairman and two other
members of the Committee. (W. 11, p. 41.)
17th October, 1888.—That the Sweepers be required to leave their clogs in
the Stoneyard at the close of each day's work. (W. 11, p. 41.)
31st October, 1888.—That it be an instruction to the Surveyor to endeavour
to obtain permission to run a ventilating shaft from the sewer up
all high buildings where plans of drainage are submitted for the
approval of the Vestry. (W. 11, p. 55.)
22nd November, 1888.—That all the Rate Collectors be required to pay to
the Treasurer daily, all cheques and cash received by them in
respect of Rates. (V. 17, p. 49.)
6th December, 1888.—That the Stoneyard Clerk be required to book the
time of the workmen (other than the sweepers) at the beginning
and end of each day's work, and that the Stoneyard Clerk be in
attendance at the yard accordingly. (V. 17, p. 58.)
12th December, 1888.—That in all future Contracts for paving and other
works, provision be made for the Vestry disposing of, or
retaining at their option, materials requiring to be removed.
(W. 11, p. 89.)
20th December, 1888.—That the heads of Departments be requested to
take steps to see that their subordinates keep their proper time.
(V. 17, p. 75.)
20th December, 1888.—That the following suggestions for improving the
present system of keeping the Vestry's Accounts, submitted by
the Finance and House Committee, be approved and adopted
(V. 17, p. 74.):—
That a priced invoice be required to be furnished by the
tradesmen with each delivery of goods, or on completion of
each order for work, such invoice to be certified and handed
over to the Accounts Clerk for entry in the Ledger, after
comparison with the counterpart order.
That different classes of work form the subject of separate
Accounts.
That all Order Books be sent to the Vestry Clerk's Office for
examination on Tuesday in each week.