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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
Bethnal Green 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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APPENDIX I.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During the year, 26 summonses were heard in
respect of nuisances, with the following results :—
Withdrawn on payment of costs amounting to :—
£1 1 0 15
£2 2 0 2
£5 5 0 2
while in one case the summons was withdrawn without
costs owing to the death of the defendant.
Nuisance Orders obtained with costs amounting
to :—
£5 5 0 1
£3 0 0 2
£2 2 0 3
Other legal proceedings are summarised in the following list:— Legal Proceedings, 1936.
| No. of Sample in Foodcases | Date | Offence or Occasion | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8th Jan. | Filling bottle with milk other than on registered premises | No fine Costs 2/- |
| 615 | do. | Selling milk which contained 3.5% added water | No fine Costs £4 4s. 0d. |
| 621 | 15th Jan. | Selling Mercury ointment which was 64% deficient in mercury | Fine £2 Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 623 | 20th Jan. | Selling Mercury ointment which was 65% deficient in mercury | Fine £5 Costs £5 0s. 0d. |
| 626 | 20th Jan. | Selling Mercury ointment which was 65% deficient in mercury | Fine £5 Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
| 622 | 22nd Jan. | Selling Mercury Ointment which was entirely deficient in mercury In this case an appeal was entered by the defendant, which was heard on the 17th April and allowed with costs against the Council | Fine £5 Costs £2 0s. 0d. |