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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
East Ham 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The following list gives the situation and acreage of the Public Parks and Open Spaces in the Borough:—
| Beckton and N. Woolwich | Beckton Park | About 13 acres. |
| Do. | Victoria Gardens | 8 „ |
| Do. | Brampton Park | 8 „ |
| Central Ward—East | Barking Road Recreation Ground | 8 „ |
| Do. | Vicar age Lane Ground | 2 „ |
| Central Ward—West | Central Park | 25 „ |
| Manor Park Ward | Portion of Wanstead Flats | 96 „ |
| Do. | Two Recreation Grounds | 18 „ |
| Plashet Ward—East | Plashet Park | 18 „ |
PUBLIC HOUSES.
There are 87 licensed houses, consisting of 25 ale houses, 9
beer houses, and 53 off-licenses. There have been no proceedings
against any proprietor during the year.
PUBLIC URINALS.
There are 14 public conveniences in the Borough. The
urinals were inspected periodically, and found to be kept in a
most satisfactory manner.
REFUSE REMOVAL.
The collection of house refuse is still carried out by contract
once weekly.
Where a dust bin is not provided a Notice is served upon the
Owner to supply one.
The refuse is carted to the Destructor which adjoins the
Sewage Disposal Works. The Destructor contains 2 units of 3
cells each, Meldrum's "Simplex" front-feed. The heat of combustion
is applied to the generation of steam required for the
Works. The units are worked alternately, one working whilst
the other is being cleared. The weight of refuse destroyed daily
is from 50 to 60 tons,