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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
Battersea 1897
Report upon the public health and sanitary condition of the Parish of St. Mary, Battersea...
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During the year 1897, 48 summonses were issued respecting the Health Department, particulars of Court. which are here set out:—
| Summonsesissued. | Withdrawn. | Dismissed. | MagisterialOrders obtained. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act | 22 | - | 2 | 20 |
| Under the Public Health (London) Act:— | ||||
| Non-compliance with notices | 17 | 4 | - | 13 |
| Contravention of bye-laws | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Permitting the occupation of new houses without obtaining certificate of Water supply | 5 | - | - | 5 |
| Smoke nuisances | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Under the Factory and Workshops Act:— | ||||
| Occupation of Bakehouse not in use on 1st January, 1896 | 1 | - | - | 1* |
| 48 | 6 | 2 | 40 |
* In this case the decision of the magistrate has since been reversed in the
High Court.
Of the two summonses dismissed under the Sale of Food
and Drugs Act, one was upon production of a warranty, and the
other owing to the summons not having been properly served.
The six summonses under the Public Health (London) Act,
1891 withdrawn, were on account of the Vestry's requirements
having been carried out and the costs paid by the defendants.
The following articles of food have been condemned during
the year, and certificates granted for same :—
1¼ cwt. of herrings
9 cod fish
5 boxes of oranges
¾ cwt. of skate
264 crabs
1 duck
1 box of halibut
2 boxes of tomatoes
1 box of cod
4 boxes of kippers
2 barrels of herrings
1 box of hake
3 trunks of haddocks