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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
Hammersmith 1896
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Parish of Hammersmith for the 53 weeks ending January 2nd, 1897.
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was written to the person in default, informing him that
the Vestry or Public Health Committee had ordered the
summons, and asking him if he were willing to give an
undertaking in writing that he would forthwith comply
with the notice which had been served. In most instances
the undertaking was at once given, and it was not found
to be necessary to apply for a summons.
It has been the object of the Department to take out
as few summonses as possible, but at the same time in no
single instance to allow anyone to defy the authority of
your Vestry.
SUMMONSES TAKEN OUT.
During last year only 7 summonses were taken out
through the Public Health Department. The following is a
list of the premises in reference to which summonses were
issued, with a statement as to the nature of the complaint
and the result of the proceedings.
TABLE VI.
| Situation of Premises. | Nature of Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|
| Public Highway | Removal of fish offal during prohibited hours | Summons withdrawn, defendant being carman only |
| Do. do. | Causing the removal of fish offal during prohibited hours | Defendant fined 10s. |
| 27, Norland Road North | No water supply to premises | Defendant fined Is. and order made to close the premises |
| 35, Glenthorne Road | do. do. | Defendant fined £1 10s. |
| 67, Askew Crescent | No separate sanitary accommodation for both sexes | Work done, summons withdrawn |
| 67, do. | Neglecting to cleanse and whitewash | do. do. |
| 67, do. | Defective bell trap. &c. | do. do. |