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Hammersmith 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith, Metropolitan Borough of]
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SUMMONSES HEARD.
| SITUATION OF PREMISES. | NATURE OF OFFENCE. | RESULT OF PROCEEDINGS. |
|---|---|---|
| Roval Chiswick Laundry, British Grove | Nuisance caused by the emission of black smoke from chimney of same. | Prohibition order made with costs, £4. |
| Royal Chiswick Laundry, British Grove | Nuisance caused by the emission of grit from chimney of same. | Fined £5 and 2s. costs |
| 44, Brook Green | Trading as a Milk Purveyor unregistered. | Fined £1 and 2s. costs. |
| 3, Camden Gardens | Failing to comply with sanitary notice. | Order made for necessary work to be carried out within 21 days. |
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
During last year 211 bodies were removed to the
mortuary at Fulham Palace Road. There were 109
bodies brought to the mortuary by order of the
Coroner or the Police ; 60 bodies were taken from
the West London Hospital, and 42 bodies were received
for accommodation.
PUBLIC NUISANCES.
During last year I had no occasion to bring before
your Public Health Committee any complaint in reference
to a public nuisance in the Borough. This is
the first year that no public nuisance has been reported
on by me during the last 37 years.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
During last year observations were made in
reference to the amount of black smoke emitted from
the under-mentioned premises. Eight preliminary
notices were served, sixteen statutory notices were
issued, and two summonses were issued.