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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 1905
Sixth annual report year ended 31st March 1906
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SUMMONSES.
| Situation of Premises. | Nature of Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|
| In Maclise Road Ice cream vendor | For making default in not compling with the London County Council Regulations (General Powers Act 1902, part 8) i. e., not having name and ad-dress legibly inscribed on ice cream barrow. | Fined1 10s. with 2S. costs. |
| In Dalling Road Ice cream vendor | The like offence. | Fined 3s. with 2s, costs. |
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
During last year 201 bodies were removed to the
mortuary at Fulham Palace Road. There were 168
bodies brought to the mortuary by order of the Coroner
or the Police; 49 of these were taken from the West
London Hospital and 33 bodies were received for
accommodation.
PUBLIC NUISANCES.
During last year I had occasion to bring before
your Public Health Committee a complaint in reference
to the following alleged Public Nuisance in the Borough.
Complaint of a Public Nuisance from Axton's brickfield,
situated at the north end of Adelaide Road. The
case was reported upon by me, and had the careful consideration
of your Public Health Committee.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
During last year observations were made in reference
to the amount of black smoke emitted from the undermentioned
premises, and during the same period 12
statutory notices were issued. Nine preliminary notices
were also served.