Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Measles (including German Measles) | 452 |
Chicken Pox | 1057 |
Whooping Cough | 662 |
Mumps | 594 |
Tonsillitis | 369 |
Other Diseases | 637 |
PROSECUTIONS, 1933.
Nuisances (Public Health Act) —
628 Summonses. 389 Summonses withdrawn. 1 Summons
was adjourned sine die. 238 Magistrate's Orders were
issued to do the uncompleted work specified on the
sanitary notice, in a given time.
Failure to comply with Magistrate's Orders-
82 Summonses. 46 Summonses withdrawn, including one in
Bankruptcy. In 36 cases penalties were imposed.
West Ham Corporation Acts, ,1893 and 1898—
6 Summonses. 4 Summonses withdrawn. In one case a
penalty was imposed, and in another case no penalty was
imposed.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928—
3 Summonses. 1 Summons withdrawn. 2 Summonses dismissed.
In one case defendant prosecuted wholesaler,
and case was dismissed on payment .of costs.
Housing Act, 1930—Section 18—
1 Summons for obstruction. Fined.
Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928.
54 Summonses. 32 Summonses fines imposed. 20 Summonses
dismissed on payment of costs. 2 Summons dismissed
with a warning—costs incurred by Council.
Shops Act, 1912. Section 1 (Sub-section 3) —
1 Summons. Fined.
West Ham Grocers', etc., Closing Order, 1919—
26 Summonses. 9 Summonses dismissed on payment of
costs. 16 fined. One Summons dismissed and costs
incurred by the Council.
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