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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
Clerkenwell 1899
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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Horses.—On August 30th the horses "Sans" and
"Pearson" were reported as unfit for work and were ordered
to be destroyed. On October 11th "Melvill" was found to be
suffering from a very bad cankered foot, and on February 1st
"Walton" was reported as suffering from "grease," and were
ordered to be destroyed on the dates named. On January 18th
"Longhurst" died from a splintered shoulder blade. On March
2nd the horse "Mendham" was sent to Rymill's Repository and
sold for guineas.
Fodder.—The Fodder account, allowing for stocks in hand,
amounts to £855 8s. 7d., being an average of 12s. 2d. per horse
per week, as compared with 18s. l½d. last year. During part
of the year, however, the horses were not up to their full
complement.
The following is a Statement of Stock on the 25th March, with the Committee's estimate of the value of same, a Wharf Committee having visited the Wharf for the purpose on the 5th April last:—
| STABLE AND LOFT. | £ | s. | d. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Horses, at an average value of £52 14s. | 1265 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Sets of Thill and 1 of Chain Harness | 138 | 15 | 0 |
| Gas Engine - | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Weighing Machine, Bean Crusher, Chali Cutters, Nose Bags, Loin Cloths, &c. | 43 | 19 | 9 |
| VANS AND CARTS. | |||
| 13 Water Vans, 25 Dust and Slop Vans, and 5 Carts | 1016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 Sweeping Machines | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Sand or Salt Distributor | 28 | 0 | 0 |