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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

Southwark 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Defendant.Cause of Proceedings.Result.
—GeorgeNeglecting to provide a dust bin at 7, Innis placeSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
Hoe & Co.Neglecting to abate nuisance from black smoke at Borough roadFined £5 and 2/- costs
Annie BazonNeglecting to abate overcrowding at 71, Tabard streetFined £5 and 2/- costs
Loing NotoraSelling ice cream from a barrow on which his name and address were not exhibitedFined 8/- and 2/- costs. Defendant went to prison
Frank DayNeglecting to remedy damp wall at 64, King-lake streetSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
J. GardinerNeglecting to remedy defective roof and other insanitary conditions at 92, Lorrimore roadSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
Frank MossNeglecting to cleanse foul rooms at 7, 10 and 18, Linwood placeFined £6 and 6/- costs
Potter OylerUnsound oranges deposited for sale at St. Mary Overy WharfSummons dismissed. Case said to be covered by the "walnut case." and that the oranges were to be sold for sorting. No costs allowed
Miss KnightNeglecting to cleanse dirty rooms at 9 and 15, Tisdale placeSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
Alfred DavisNeglecting to cleanse passage and staircase at 41, Royal terraceSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
Crown Diamond Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Insufficient water closet accommodation at 13. Steedman streetSummons withdrawn, notice complied with
Johnson & Co.Neglecting to remedy defective drains at 39 and 41, Swan street, and 168, Southwark Bridge roadDefendants disclaimed ownership of property. The Magistrate directed the issuing of fresh summonses (see next page)