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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
Wandsworth 1918
Annual report on the health, sanitary condition, &c., of the Borough for the year1918
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
| Premises. | Offences. | Result. | Fine. | Cost. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Wardley Street, Wandsworth | Nuisances | Order made fof abatement of nuisances | — | 10 /6 |
| 36, White Square Clapham | ,, | Summons withdrawn, the work having been done | — | 10 /6 |
| 13, Cavendish Road, Clapham | ,, | ,, | — | 10 /6 |
| 33. Headworth Roac Wandsworth | Nuisance and contravention of the By-laws (yard paving) | Order made for abatement | — | 12/6 |
| Ordered to pay costs | — | 12/6 | ||
| 39,Headworth Road Wandsworth | Contravention of the Bylaw's (yard paving) | Ordered to pay costs | — | 2/— |
| 7, 9, and 11, Med-field Street, Roe-hampton | Nuisances | Order made for abatement of nuisances | — | 15/- |
| 19, Stanbridge Road Putney | ,, | Summons withdrawn, the worl having been done | — |
Removal of House Refuse.
During the year no alteration has been made in the system of
removal. The whole of the refuse is now collected and disposed
of by contract, with the exception of a portion from the Balham,
Streatham and Tooting Wards, which is disposed of at the Destructor.
45 statutory notices were served under Section 37 of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, to provide ashpits in accordance
with the By-laws, and these have been complied with.
Inspection of Milkshops, Cowsheds, etc.
The following Table shows in concise form the number of
milk premises, cowsheds, etc., on the register, the number of
inspections, and the number of cases of legal proceedings during
the year, as well as other information which it has been thought
advisable to group together for the purpose of comparison with
other Metropolitan Boroughs.