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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
Marylebone 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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Particulars with regard to each of the cases are given below, and it should be noted that in each instance, though there were contraventions of provisions contained in other acts and bye-laws, the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, is the only enactment mentioned in the list.
| Premises. | Offence. | Proceedings taken under. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Salisbury street | Failure to comply with a statutory notice requiring (1) provision of water supply to the upper storeys of the premises; (2) provision of a drinking water cistern with a close fitting cover | Public Health (London) Act, 1891, etc. | Work completed after 14 days adjournment. Summons withdrawn. Costs, 4/- |
| 29, Frederick street | Failure to comply with a statutory notice requiring (1) the yard and washhouse paving to be repaired; (2) provision of a drinking water cistern, with a close fitting cover, in an accessible position; (3) provision of water supply to the upper storeys of the premises | Do. | Work completed. Summons witndrawn. Costs, 25/- |
| 30, Frederick street | Failure to comply with a statutory notice requiring (1) the yard paving to be repaired; (2) provision of water supply to the upper storeys of the premises; (3) provision of a drinking water cistern, with a close fitting cover, in an accessible position; (4) repair of drain ventilating shaft | Do. | Work completed. Summons withdrawn. Costs, 25/- |
| 42, Exeter street | Failure to comply with a statutory notice requiring (1) provision of water supply to the upper storeys of the premises; (2) provision of a properly covered movable metal receptacle for storage of house refuse | Do. | Order to abate nuisance within 7 days. Costs, 25/-. Dustbin provided. Summons withdrawn. Costs, 23/- |
DRAIN PLANS AND DRAINAGE.
During the whole of 1914, the duties of the drainage inspector in the district
south of Marylebone Road were carried out by Inspector Gorniot; those in the
northern district being entrusted to Inspector J. C. Wilson.
The total number of inspections made was 8,204 as against 10,200 in 1913 and
9,826 in 1912.