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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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siderable labour on those who come forward to take part in the municipal work of the Parish:—
| Vestry | 40 |
| Works Committee | 52 |
| Wharf Committee | 6 |
| Open Spaces Committee | 2 |
| Electric Lighting Committee | 1 |
| Works Sub-Committee | 2 |
| Public Health Committee | 28 |
| Drainage Committee | 2 |
| Valuation Committee | 13 |
| Finance Committee | 15 |
| Parliamentary Committee | 2 |
| Town Hall Committee | 15 |
| Public Library | 13 |
| Public Library Sub-Committee | 31 |
| Petty Sessions | 8 |
| Special Committee re London Government Act | 25 |
| Various Special Committees | 7 |
| Deputations | 1 |
| Conferences | 6 |
| 269 |
Rates.—During the year the Hates made by the
Vestry were as follows:—
For the Half year to Michaelmas, 1899.
A Poor Rate of la. 10d. in the £, estimated to realize nett £37,620
A Lighting Rate of 1d. ,, ,, „ 1,710
A General Rate 1s. 2d. „ „ „ 23,940
3s. 1d. 63,270
For the Half year to Lady-day, 1900.
A Poor Rate of 1s. 8d. including a Library Rate of 1d.
in the £, estimated to realize nett £34,400
A Lighting Rate 2d. „ „ „ 3,440
A Sewer Rate of 1d. ,, ,, „ 1,720
A General Rate1s. 1d. „ „ „ 22,360
3s. 0d. 61,920