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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 07, 1738
Page
2
Water rose rapidly at London bridges nine minutes after twelve o clock with authorities closing nearby areas. Emergency services patrolled the riverfront while residents reported minor flooding in low laying streets and businesses prepared sandbag defenses. No injuries or fatalities reported.
A March 2 1737 London Common Council meeting resolves to enforce laws against rogues vagabonds and sturdy beggars. Rewards of two shillings are approved for apprehending such persons and bringing them before magistrates. Three hundred pounds are allocated to the London Workhouse to receive employ and provide for these individuals. The Chamberlain is authorized to disburse funds for expellee arrangements as directed by the Court of Lord Mayor and Aldermen.
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