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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 1917

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

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Defendant.Cause of Proceedings.Result.
The OwnerNeglecting to cleanse dirty walls and ceilings of of kitchen at No. 11. Westminster houseSummons withdrawn, work done
The OwnerNeglecting to cleanse dirty walls and ceilings of passages, staircases and landings at Nos. 1/12, Westminster houseOrdered to do work within 21 days, with 5/- costs
William LavisExposing or depositing for sale in Horsley street 8 pieces of bacon unsound and unfit for human consumptionFined £50 and £10 10/- costs
Frederick E. PhillipsNeglecting to remedy defective manhole cover and first floor water closet cistern at No. 48, Brandon streetOrdered to do work within 1 month, with 5/- costs
Frederick E. PhillipsNeglecting to remedy defective top floor water closet cistern and sash lines and to cleanse dirty rooms at No. 52a, Brandon streetOrdered to do work within 1 month, with 5/- costs
Frederick E. PhillipsNeglecting to cleanse verminous first floor and top floor rooms at No. 52a Brandon streetOrdered to do work within 1 month, with 5/- costs
James FentonNeglecting to provide a dustbin at Nos. 175/234, Quinn squareSummons adjourned sine die
James FentonNeglecting to remedy defective basement passage floor, water closet floors, windows and flushing apparatus at Nos. 175/234, QuinnSummons dismissed, with £21 costs against the Council
James Fentonsquare Neglecting to provide sufficient water closet accommodation at Nos. 175/234, Quinn squareSummons adjourned sine die
James FentonNeglecting to remedy defective sink, wall under sink, and coal receptacle at No. 175, Quinn squareSummons dismissed