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Holborn 1905

Report for the year 1905 of the Medical Officer of Health

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TABLE X. Legal ProceediDgs under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.

Date.Premises.Offence.Result.
1905 February 20...20 Endell StreetDrain defectiveOrder to abate within fourteen days. 6s. costs.
April 18 and May 2 and 1613 East StreetBreach of London County Council By-laws (insufficient w.c. accommodation)Breach abated. Summons withdrawn.
July 1314 Woburn MewsNuisance. Dirty premises ; waste pipe, roof and paving defectiveOrder to abate in twenty-one days. 6s costs.
"Do.Breach of By-laws (manure receptacle)Defendant convicted and fined 40s. and 2s. costs
„ and August 2425 Keppel Mews NorthDo. do.Breach abated. Costs paid. Summons withdrawn
August 815 Theobald's RoadNuisance. Dirty premisesOrder to abate in fourteen days. 6s. costs
October 14 ...43 Devonshire StreetInsufficient supply of water for tenants on each floorDo. do.
ft •••67 Red Lion StreetExposing for sale unsound meatDefendant convicted and fined £;5 and £2. 2s. costs
November 3023 New North StreetInsufficient supply of water for tenants on each floorOrder to abate within fourteen days. 6s. costs.
December 289 Eagle StreetNuisance. Dirty premisesOrder to abate in seven days. 6s. costs.

TABLE XI.Legal Proceedings under London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1902.

Date.Premises.Offence.Result.
1905 June 169 Fleet RowFailure to exhibit name on ice cream barrowDefendant convicted and fined 2s. and 2s. costs
July 516 High StreetMaking ice cream in bedroomDefendant convicted and fined 20s. and 2s. costs