London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Finsbury 1908

Report on the public health of Finsbury 1908 including annual report on factories and workshops

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VI. Legal Action.

In connection with the work relating to factories, workshops, and workplaces, 501 intimation and 67 statutory notices have been served. The total number of summonses issued was 6. The results of the prosecutions may be tabulated as follows:—

Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
March 17Geo. M. Macintosh 90-92, Banner Street, E.C.Failing to amend a defective w.c. in a factory laundry at 90-92 Banner Street.Fined £2 and £2 2s. costs.
March 17Henry J. Tyler, 346, City Road, E.C.Failing to provide a proper dustbin at 7, Howard's Buildings, Central Street.Dismissed, with £ 1 costs.
July 16R. B. Pettitt, 7, River Steeet.Failing to provide w.c. accommodation for persons in his employ at the work-place, 7, River Street.Fined £2 and 2s. costs.
Oct. 22William G. Brad-shaw, 112-115, Moorgate Station Chambers, E.C.Failing to provide a w.c. for men employed at the workshop 27, Macclesfield Street.With drawn. Work done and £2 5s. costs paid.
Oct. 23William E. Pike, 61, Tottenham Rd., Kingsland.Reconstructing a drain at 88, Rosoman Street, without first depositing plans, &c.Fined 10s. and 2s. costs.
Nov. 6John Sayer, 18, Acton Street, W.C.Reconstructing a drain at 7, River Street, without first depositing plans, &c.Withdrawn. Plan supplied and £1 4s. costs paid.