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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 1923

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1923

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Table: Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 56 cases during the year 1923:-

Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 56 cases during the year 1923:-

Persons prosecuted (including employees).Convictions.Fines.Costs.
£s.d.£s.d.
Factory & Workshop Act, 1901----
Milk & Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922186101509196
Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912, Amendment Order, 19175--220
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and the Bylaws made thereunder1162201416
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts3114491002670
Housing Acts11--
Total6627627052100

Table: Common Lodging Houses. The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—

Common Lodging Houses. The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—

Premises.Authorised No. of Lodgers.Whether Males or Females.
75 Falcon Road81Males
134 High Street54Males
67 Winstanley Road66Females

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Drainage Work.
During the year new drains were constructed to 72 new buildings,
or additions to existing buildings, and the drains of 118 old
buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed, under the
supervision of the Officers of the Department.