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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
Tottenham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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| Date. | Name. | Nature of Case. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | John Joseph Scott, 38, Durban Road | Serving after the closing hour | Fined 10s. or seven days. |
| March | William Wood, 797, High Road | „ „ | „ „ |
| March | William Wood, 797, High Road | „ „ | „ „ |
| October | Arthur Hall, 64, Sum-merhill Road | Failure to give statutory half-holiday to assistant | Fined 5s. |
| October | Arthur Hall, 64, Sum-merhill Road | „ „ | „ |
| October | Charles R. Spooner, 371, High Road | „ „ | Fined 10s. |
| October | Alfred Tombs, 32, Brook-dale, New Southgate | Failure to give statutory meal times to assistants employed at 464, Lordship Lane | Fined 4s. |
| October | John Edward Tombs, 12, Raith Avenue, Southgate | „ „ | „ |
The Shops Act of 1934 which came into operation on the 31st day of
December, 1934, stipulates the number of hours during which young
persons under the age of 18 may be employed, and makes provision as to
the arrangements in shops and warehouses for the health and comfort of
workers.
During 1935, 18 premises were exempted from the provision of
sanitary conveniences and washing facilities, suitable and easily accessible
accommodation being available; 2 premises were exempted from the
provision of sanitary conveniences only.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOROUGH.
STAFF.
In April an additional Sanitary Inspector was appointed (Mr. Cass)
who had been previously employed as a Sanitary Inspector in the City
of Liverpool and the County Borough of Wallasey.