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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 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

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Situation of Property.Offence.Pate of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
2, Retcar StreetRoof defective1934, Sept. 25thFine 1s. Costs £2 12s. 6d.
Compton StreetCausing to be removed or carried by road in London certain offensive matter during prohibited hours, namely at 12.5 a.m.Oct. 16thSummons withdrawn.
Compton StreetRemoving or carrying do. do.Oct. l6thSummons withdrawn.
6, Chenies PlaceWashhouse roof defective ; mica flap to fresh air inlet defective ; copper flue defective; accumulation of rubbish dangerous to health in front basement vaultsNov. 23rdWork carried out Summons withdrawn. Costs £2 2s.
„ „Yard paving defectiveNov. 23rd(See above.)
3, St. John's GardensWater service pipe defective; water closet trap furred ; staircase ceiling defectiveDec. 18thAdjourned sine die on promise to ca.rry out work.

Table: London County Council Bye.Laivs—Housing Act, 1925.

London County Council Bye.Laivs—Housing Act, 1925.

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
2, Retcar StreetFailing to cleanse the walls and ceilings of two large first floor front rooms, and to remedy defective window sashes in first floor front (north) room and dilapidated wall plaster of first floor back room, water. closet and upper part of staircase.1934. Sept. 25thSee proceedings under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
74, Cleveland StreetBeing a lodging house did cause or knowingly permit the second floor addition room to be overcrowded.Oct. 5thFine 1s. Coats £1 1s.
74, Cleveland StreetBeing a lodging house did cause or knowingly permit persons of different sex above the age of 12 years, and not being persons living together as husband and wife, to occupy the same sleeping apartment.Oct. 5thFine 1s. Costs £1 1s.

Table: London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1922.

London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1922.

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
2, Retcar StreetFailing to sfrrip, purify and cleanse the walls, ceiling and woodwork of the first floor back room.1934. Sept. 25thSee proceedings under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.

Table: London County Council Bye.Laws made under the Metropolis Management Acts.

London County Council Bye.Laws made under the Metropolis Management Acts.

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
32, Caversham RoadAltering drainage work without depositing in duplicate plans, sections and particulars1934. Feb. 5thCosts £1 5s.
4, Fitaroy StreetConstructing or altering drainage work by fixing a new pedestal water.closet on first floor half landing without depositing or causing to be deposited plans and without giving notice in writingAug. 3rdFined £2. Costa £1 ls.
176, Great College StreetBefore constructing a sink waste pipo did fail to serve upon the sanitary authority at least 24 hours' notice in writingNov. 8thFined 2a. 6d. Coats 10s. 6d.
176, Great College StreetConstructing a sink waste pipe so as to discharge into a rain.water hopper head contrary to the Bye-lawsNov. 8thFined 2s. 6d. Costs 10a. 6d.