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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
Battersea 1898
Report upon the public health and sanitary condition of the Parish of St. Mary, Battersea...
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During the year 1898, 72 summonses were issued on behalf of the Public Health Department, particulars of which are here set out:-
| Summonses issued. | Withdrawn. | Dismissed. | Orders obtained. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act | 45 | 3t | 7* | 35 |
| Uuder the Public Health (London 189!) Act:— | ||||
| Non-compliance with Sanitary notices, &c. | 17 | 17 | ||
| Contravention of byelaws | — | — | ||
| Nuisances from emission of black smoke | — | — | ||
| Exposure for sale of unsound food | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Permitting the occupation of new houses without obtaining water certificates | 1 | — | - | 1 |
| Totals | 3 | 7 |
+ The three summonses withdrawn under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act
were upon production of warranties by the Vendors.
* The circumstances of the dismissal of these summonses is here set out: —
| Difference in opinion (as result of analyses) | |
| between Public Analyst and Somerset House Officials | 1 case. |
| "Butter" held to be a perishable article —Summonses not served within 28 days of purchase | |
| Articles held not to have been exposed for sale | 1 case |
| 7 |
The following articles of food have been condemned during
the year, and certificates granted for same :—
i box of herrings
1 bag of oysters
2 boxes of haddocks
i bushel of winkles
i trunk of mackerel
i trunk of hake
i barrel of skate
70 pomegranates
6 boxes of haddocks
1 trunk of plaice
1 bag of mussels
1 bag of walnuts