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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
St Pancras 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]
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These intimation notices are classified in tables 10, 11, 12 & 13 on pages
94-96.
Summonses.
The following prosecutions were undertaken in respect of general Sanitary work: —
| Situation of Property. | Offence. | Date of Hearing of Summons. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,Drummond Crescent | Failing to provide a sufficient water supply, and to remedy dampness in basement rooms | Jan. 29th | Summons dismissed with £5 5s. costs. |
| 48, ,, | Failing to remedy dampness in basement rooms | ,, | Do. |
| 27,Exmouth Street | Failing to provide a sufficient water supply | April 9th | Fined £2. |
| 24,Bridgewater Street | Do. | June 2nd | Fined £1 10s. |
| 28, ,, | Do. | ,, | Fined £1 10s. |
| 36,Ferdinand Place | Failing to repair dustbin and roof, and to cleanse part of house | June 25th | Abatement order made. |
| 36, ,, | Failing to pave yard or open space | ,, | Fined 5s. |
| 3,Balmore Street | Failing to cleanse part of house | June 24th | Fined £1. |
| 15, ,, | Do. | ,, | Fined 10s. |
| 15, ,, | Failing to pave yard or open space | ,, | Fined 10s, |
Smoke-Prevention.
During the year 297 observations of smoke shafts were made and 6 reinspections
after the service of notices. There were no prosecutions.
Regulated Trades.
Offentite Trades.—There are two licensed premises for such trades in St.
Pancras, viz., a tripe-dresser's in Kentish Town Road, and a tallow-melter's
in Tudor Place.
Constructional Drain Work.
The construction of, and repairs to, house drains are supervised by the
sanitary inspectors.
During the year the following work has been done under this heading:—
First Consequent
inspections. re-inspections.
Drainage work done under notice 488 4133
Voluntary drainage work 835 3078
Drains of new buildings 133 695
1456 7906