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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 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]

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Table: London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. Byelaws made thereunder.

London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. Byelaws made thereunder.

Nature of Offence or Claim.Result and Remarks.
While carrying on business of a rag and bone dealer distributed a toy.Summons dismissed as the person appearing to the summons was not the real defendant.
Ditto (second summons).Plea of "guilty." Defendant discharged under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. £1 1s. costs awarded to the Council.

Table: London Government Act, 1899.

London Government Act, 1899.

Nature of Offence or Claim.Result and Remarks.
Contravention of Council's Bye-law as to fouling of footway by dogs.Plea of "guilty." Defendant discharged under Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. £1 1s. costs awarded to the Council.

Table: Children Acts, 1908 to 1932.

Children Acts, 1908 to 1932.

Nature of Offence or Claim.Result and Remarks.
Having undertaken for reward, between 10th August and 30th September, 1934, the nursing and maintenance of an infant under the age of nine years apart from its parents, failed to give notice thereof to the Council within the required period.The defendant not appearing in answer to the summons, warrant issued. Adjourned hearing—fined £2. £1 1s. costs awarded to the Council.