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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
Shoreditch 1876
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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| 1876. By Hire—Vans and carts | £177 | 6 | 0 |
| Horses and drivers | £866 | 11 | 0 |
| Inspector's Wages | £74 | 2 | 0 |
| Water and meters | £454 | 1 | 7 |
| £1572 | 0 | 11 | |
| Quantity of water consumed, 9,233,000 gallons, at a cost for distribution of about 2s. 5d. per 1000 gallons. | |||
It being seen from these figures that the latter system was the
most economical by about 3d. per 1000 gallons, and had worked more
satisfactorily than the former, it was resolved to continue it for the
present season (see List of Contracts taken).
DISORDERLY HOUSES.
Although I have issued warnings to several persons complained of
for keeping improper houses, which for the most part have had effect,
I have not found it necessary during the past year to take proceedings
against any persons for keeping brothels.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
Appended are the reports of Dr. Stevenson, Analyst.
Prosecutions were instituted and convictions obtained in eight
cases. The cases and amount of fines I have marked in the Analyst's
Reports.
THE TOWN HALL.
During the year the Large Hall has been let 177 times; the
Council Chamber 8 times; the Committee Rooms have been used by
Local Societies, mostly free of charge.
The receipts for letting were £1,119 6s.