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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

Wandsworth 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
During the year the baths provided were completed, and two
men and eight children were bathed and their clothing disinfected.
Police Court Proceedings.
The list which follows shows the particulars of Police Court
proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, during
the year.
The total amount of fines inflicted was £55 18s. and the
costs £21 3s., compared with £35 3s. and £24 12s. 6d. in 1905.