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many hands, with the exception of the pumping
stations of the Metropolitan Water Board, and of
the workers engaged at these, the majority are
locally resident within the district, the balance
living over the border in Long Ditton.
There are three large open, pleasantly situated
Recreation Grounds, where cricket, bowls, hockey,
football, tennis, etc., are played, and where flower,
horse and other shows from time to time take place,
all under the control of a Committee of the Council.
Originating solely as a residential suburb of London
consequent on the South.Western main line
running through it, Surbiton has ever since remained
of that character, and under the guardianship of
successive enlightened and progressive Commissioners
and Councillors has, not unsuccessfully, led
the way in the matter of sanitary observances, under
which I include drainage, water and milk supplies,
the construction and maintenance of its roads and
paths, the treatment of its infectious sick, and
especially in the housing of the working classes. A
lead has always been given in these important matters,
and we have always endeavoured to keep in the forefront
of progress, and moreover, thanks to careful
administration, these benefits have been obtained and
maintained at a cost that bears a most favourable
comparison with any first class neighbourhood of a
similar character.
Situate in a delightful position on the banks of
the Thames and in the immediate neigbourhood of
the Royal Parks and a charming surrounding district,