Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the health and sanitary condition of the several parishes comprised in the Wandsworth District during the year 1896
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Parish of Clapham. 49
structed contrary to the Bye-laws and had to be altered,
and 22 manure receptacles were also found to be
contrary to the Bye-laws.
The drains of 148 houses and premises have been
reconstructed, 195 inspection chambers have been built
and 331 new ventilating pipes fixed; and of these, 75
new drains, 106 inspection chambers, and 131 ventilating
pipes were constructed without notice.
Magisterial
Proceedings.
Nineteen summonses were issued in connection
with nuisances, and of these 18 were withdrawn,
the necessary works having been carried out,
and, in the remaining one, the magistrate made an order
for the work to be carried out.
Six summonses were issued for infringements of the
Bye-laws. These were all withdrawn, the necessary work
having been executed.
Three summonses were issued for exposing goods on
the public highways, the defendants being fined 10s. and
costs in two cases, and in the other 5s. and costs.
One warrant for forcible entry was issued.
In conclusion, I desire to express my satisfaction with
the work done by the Sanitary Inspectors who have all
shown their usual zeal and efficiency.
OLIVER FIELD, M.D., D.P.H.,
Medical Officer of Health for Clapham
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