Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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Four flushers, on average, with labourers were employed in reconstructing,
repairing, cleansing, disinfecting, &c., the sewers,
drains and gulleys in the parish; their wages for the year
amounted to £514 11s. 6d.
The sum of £47 2s. was also paid for watchmen's wages.
Three men have been constantly employed cleansing the Parish
urinals (including Sundays and holidays in the early morning) ;
their wages for the year amounted to £178 19s. 7½d.
The sum of £55 2s. 6d. was paid for fluid and £19 4s. for hire
of water cart, &c., required to disinfect the sewers and gulleys
during summer and autumn.
The sum of £276 0s. 4d. was received for 115 cases of new
private drains, re-constructions, &c., during the year, and paid into
the Treasurer's Account.
The sum of £73 2s. 9d. was received for 170 licenses to
erect hoards, scaffolds, &c., and for renewals during the year, and
paid into the Treasurer's Account.
The sum of £3 6s. was received for cutting in 44 coal-plates
during the year, and paid into the Treasurer's Account.
The following, in addition to other smaller amounts, represent the quantity of materials, &c., supplied during the year—
£ | s. | d. | |
---|---|---|---|
Sand | 89 | 15 | 8½ |
Lime, cement, &c | 43 | 4 | 10 |
Bricks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sanitary pipes, junctions, &c. | 14 | 10 | 11 |
Smith's work (for yard, &c.) | 30 | 0 | 3 |
Ditto (for steam roller) | 115 | 4 | 9 |
Plumber's, Glazier's and Writer's work | 16 | 16 | 9 |
Cartage | 244 | 19 | 2 |
Hydrant repairs | 42 | 17 | 8 |
Gulley grates | 23 | 1 | 1 |