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Shoreditch 1884

[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.
Sand8915
Lime, cement, &c43410
Bricks600
Sanitary pipes, junctions, &c.141011
Smith's work (for yard, &c.)3003
Ditto (for steam roller)11549
Plumber's, Glazier's and Writer's work16169
Cartage244192
Hydrant repairs42178
Gulley grates2311