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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 1926
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1926
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Housing Act, 1925—continued.
| Nature of Offence or Claim. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|
| Failure to furnish name and address of person from whom defendant held 53 Eccles Road | Defendant having given required information in Court, summons withdrawn at Magistrate's suggestion. |
| The like in respect of premises at 18 Woodgate Street The like at 19 Woodgate Street | Defendant not appearing, but her father attending at Court on her behalf and giving required information summons withdrawn at Magistrate's suggestion. |
| * Plaintiffs' claim as freeholders was for determination of leases of 18 and 20 Basnett Road, on failure by defendant to comply with Council's notices to repair the premises | Order made on terms of claim; plaintiff to pay £180 compensation to defendant and to comply with Council's notices in place of defendant under the supervision of the Council. (Council waived their costs.) |
| £1 3s. unpaid costs on Police Court summons re 20 Basnett Road | £1 3s. and 3s costs paid into Court before hearing. |
| Claim by Council for £200 17s. 10d. cost of repairing defendant's premises at 47 John Street and interest at 5% from 16th April, 1926 | Defendant by her Solicitor admitting claim, order made in terms thereof with £1 1s. costs. |
| The like for £261 8s. 10d„ at 48 John Street | The like. |
| The like for £295 0s. 2d., at 49 John Street. | The like. |
| Claim by Council for £195 12s. cost of repairing 18 Belfour Street and interest at 5%from30th December, 1925 The like for £268 15s. 6d. at 19 Belfour Street The like for £247 16s. 7d. at 20 Belfour Street | Proceedings incomplete at end of year. |
| Debt and costs having been paid before hearing, summonses withdrawn. |
* Proceedings by freeholders against leaseholder. Council being joined as
defendants.