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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 1905
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1905
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| Premises. | Authorised number of Lodgers. | Whether Males or Females. | Date registered. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Falcon Road | 78 | Males | March, 1890 |
| 5 Sheepcote Lane | 11 | Males | July, 1901 |
| 7 „ „ | 10 | Males | „ „ |
| 53 Surrey Lane | 39 | Females | May, 1885 |
| 55 „ „ | 36 | Females | „ „ |
| 57 „ „ | 22 | Males and Females | July, 1895 |
| 59 „ „ | 24 | Males and Females | Opened since June, 1903 |
| 89 „ „ | 28 | Males | August, 1885 |
| 91 „ „ | 30 | Males | Nov., 1887 |
| 6 Orville Road | 18 | Males | June, 1902 |
The common lodging houses are under the control of the
London County Council, but they are visited from time to time
by the officers of the Sanitary Authority in connection with
drainage defects, cases of infectious disease, &c.
Smoke Nuisance.
Emission of black smoke was reported on 45 occasions.
Thirty-nine reports were made by the Council's inspectors, and 6
by the Coal Smoke Abatement Society. Forty-two intimations
and 12 statutory notices were served, and 4 summonses were
taken out. As a result of the proceedings arising out of these
summonses, penalties amounting with costs to £5 8s. were
imposed.
Customs and Inland Revenue Acts.
The following is a list of certificates for exemption from
inhabited house duty granted by the Medical Officer of Health
in each year since 1890:—