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Fulham 1922

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1922

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Drainage of Buildings.—The following drainage plans were submitted to and approved by the Public Health Committee during 1922:—

Plans for drainage of new buildings [inclusive of Block of Dwellings (10 tenements), Shops (lock-up) 59, Church, War Memorial Hall, Cinemas, Studios, Garages, Petrol-filling Station, Stables, Wharf]80
Additions to existing buildings24
Reconstruction of the drains of existing buildings77

The supervision of the above work, with the
exception of reconstructions, is in the hands of Inspector
Parsons, the Drainage Inspector. In connection therewith
he paid 1,420 visits to works under construction.

Legal Proceedings.—Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, the Metropolis Management Act, and the Housing and Town Planning Act, were instituted by the Council in the following cases:—

Defendant.Offence.Result.Penalty.Costs.
Edward Doggett, 63, Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W. 11Claim of £61 19s. 9d. for repairs at 69, Brookville RoadOrder forthwith, with 5 per cent. interest from 7 th November, 1921£S.d.£s.d.
-0120
James Clarke, 5, Salisbury MewsFailing to abate a nuisanceWithdrawn (nuisance abated)--
Mrs. Eliza Schofield, 10, Britannia Road, FulhamFailing to abate nuisances at Nos. 1 to 7, Sotheron Road, respectivelyOrder to abate nuisances-l10
George Rutter, 115, Hammersmith RoadFailing to abate a nuisance at 117, Hammersmith RoadOrder to abate-l10
Manbre Sugar and Malt, Ltd.,Winslow Road, HammersmithFailing to abate a nuisance from black smokeOrder to abate-220
Miss Rosa Ardin, 27, Pellant RoadFailing to abate a nuisance at 627, King's RoadWithdrawn (nuisance abated)--