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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 1886
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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DISINFECTING GULLIES.
During the summer months the lamplighters were employed to
disinfect the gullies, each man doing those situated in his lighting
district twice in each week, the cost for labour was £28 Is. 0d.,
and £70 15s. 0d. for disinfectants.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
C. H. DOUGHTY,
Inspector.