Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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Merchandise Marks Acts. Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 4 Order, 1929.
Nature of Offence or Claim. | Result of Proceedings. |
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Exposing for sale imported raw tomatoes without any indication of origin. | Cautioned under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. |
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. By-Laws made thereunder.
Nature of Offence or Claim. | Result of Proceedings. |
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While carrying on the business of a rag and bone dealer unlawfully did on 4th November, 1932, at Honeywell Road distribute a toy to wit : goldfish, in exchange for left-off clothing. | Cautioned under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. Costs 5s. (No previous conviction.). |
Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal Proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 40 cases during 1932.
Acts and Regulations under which Proceedings taken. | Cases. | Persons prosecuted including employees. | Convictions. | Fines. | Costs. | ||||
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£ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | ||||
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and by-laws made thereunder | 22 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Public Health (London) Act and Housing Act, 1925 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
Housing Act, 1930, and Small Dwellings Recovery Act, 1838 | 9 | 8 | 9 | ||||||
Metropolis Management Acts | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, and Milk and Dairies Order, 1926 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
Merchandise Marks Acts | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ||||
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908 | 1 | 1 | _ | _ | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Total | 40 | 34 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 6 |