London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Southwark 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| These proceedings resulted as follow:— | |
| Summonses withdrawn, the Council's requirements having been complied with | 109 cases |
| Summons withdrawn, the case proving to be similar to that of the "Council v. Field" in the High Court | 1 case |
| Summons withdrawn, after consideration by the Public Health Committee | 1 „ |
| Summons withdrawn, the defendant was found not to be liable | 1 „ |
| Summonses not served, wrong addresses having been given | 3 cases |
| Summons not served, defendant moved away | 1 case |
| Magistrate's Orders made without penalties | 16 cases |
| Fines inflicted | 13 „ |
| Defendant ordered to pay costs only | 1 case |
| Summonses dismissed:- | |
| „Owner should have been summoned " | 1 „ |
| „Water supply on upper floors was not reasonably necessary" | 2 cases |
| "Food was not exposed or deposited for sale" | 2 „ |
| "Service of Statutory Notices was not proved" | 9 „ |
| Summonses adjourned sine die (premises empty) | 2 „ |
| Total | 162 cases |