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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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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Merchandise Marks Acts. Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 4 Order, 1929.
| Nature of Offence or Claim. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|
| Exposing for sale imported raw tomatoes without any indication of origin. | Cautioned under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. |
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. By-Laws made thereunder.
| Nature of Offence or Claim. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|
| While carrying on the business of a rag and bone dealer unlawfully did on 4th November, 1932, at Honeywell Road distribute a toy to wit : goldfish, in exchange for left-off clothing. | Cautioned under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. Costs 5s. (No previous conviction.). |
Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal Proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 40 cases during 1932.
| Acts and Regulations under which Proceedings taken. | Cases. | Persons prosecuted including employees. | Convictions. | Fines. | Costs. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | ||||
| Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and by-laws made thereunder | 22 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Public Health (London) Act and Housing Act, 1925 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Housing Act, 1930, and Small Dwellings Recovery Act, 1838 | 9 | 8 | 9 | ||||||
| Metropolis Management Acts | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, and Milk and Dairies Order, 1926 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Merchandise Marks Acts | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ||||
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908 | 1 | 1 | _ | _ | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 40 | 34 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 6 |