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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 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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New North Road (portion of)
Princes Street
Windsor Street (ditto)
Hay Street
Hows Street (ditto)
Rushton Street (ditto)
One ganger and five flushers, oh average, with laborers were
employed in cleansing, disinfecting, re-constructing, repairing, &c, the
sewers, drains and gullies in the parish; their wages for the year
amounted to £738 17s. 7d.
The sum of £67 16s. Od. 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 9s. 1½d.
The sum of £314 0s. 2d. was received for 144 cases of new
private drains, re-constructions, &c., during the year, and paid into
the Treasurer's Account.
The sum of £29 10s. Od. was received for 180 licenses to erect
hoards, scaffolds, &c., and for renewals during the year, and paid into
the Treasurer's account.
The sum of £5 0s. 0d. was received for cutting in 59 coal plates
during the year, and paid into the Treasurer's Account.
The following, in addition to other smaller amounts, represent the value of materials, &c., supplied during the year:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Lime, cement, &c. | 100 | 19 | 7 |
| Bricks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanitary pipes, junctions, &c. | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Smith's work (for yard, &c.) | 43 | 15 | 7 |
| Ditto (for steam roller) | 39 | 8 | 5 |
| Hydrant repairs, Street Name Plates, Plumber's, Glazier's and Writer's work | 99 | 16 | 6 |