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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 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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The following, in addition to other smaller amounts, represent the value of materials, &c., supplied during the year:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | 61 | 12 | 5 |
| Lime, cement, &c. | 97 | 1 | 2 |
| Bricks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanitary pipes, junctions, &c. | 28 | 2 | 11 |
| Smith's work (for yard, &c.) | 55 | 10 | 2 |
| Ditto (for steam roller) | 47 | 13 | 9 |
| Street Name Plates, Plumber's, Glaziers and Writer's work | 111 | 1 | 11 |
| Castings, &c. | 59 | 2 | 8 |
| Cartage | 245 | 14 | 8 |
| New Hydrants and repairs | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Water for roads | 374 | 14 | 9 |
| Repairs to Old Steam Roller | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Oil for ditto | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Coke for ditto and yard | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Disinfectants | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Brooms, &c. | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Sewer Rods, repairs, &c. | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Wheelwright—new trucks and truck repairs | 9 | 11 | 6 |
| Gate Repairs at Stone Yard and other work | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| New Lanterns and Lantern repairs | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| Coke Sacks | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Timber | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The following is a summary of the Wages Account for the past
year—