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 Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]
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in the sense of causing disease or illness, but his Lordship
said he was satisfied that there was a nuisance which
could be perceived at the plaintiffs' premises and to such
an extent as to render the occupation of their houses
uncomfortable and unenjoyable. His Lordship therefore
directed judgment for the plaintiffs, with an injunction
to restrain the burning of bricks in a such a way as to
interfere with the comfort of the plaintiffs.
My thanks are especially due to Mr. Barber for his
unvarying courtesy and ready co-operation on any
question affecting the health of the sub-district.
Mr. Phimister, Inspector of Nuisances, and Mr. Jones
the Assistant Inspector have carried out their duties in a
very satisfactory manner.
F. F. SUTTON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health for Strealham & Tooting.