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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
Penge 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Prosecutions were taken for non-compliance with notices
served under sections 91-94 of the Public Health Act, 1875,
regarding nuisances caused by general housing defects, with
the following results:—
1. Order made to comply with Notice within 21 days.
Defendant ordered to pay £1 1s. 0d. costs and
Court Costs.
2. Order made to comply with Notice within 7 days.
Defendant ordered to pay £1 1s. 6d. costs.
3. Order made to comply with Notice within 14 days.
Defendant ordered to pay £3 3s. Od costs.
The orders of the Court were complied with in each case.
The drainage systems of 4 houses were entirely reconstructed,
the drains of 43 houses partially relaid, and 46 cleared.
Premises or Occupations which can be Controlled by Byelaws or Regulations.
| No. in District. | No. of Visits. | Notices served. | Notices complied with. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Houses | 2 | 327 | — | — |
| Common Lodging Houses | 5 | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Houses Let in Lodgings | 53 | 85 | 21 | 21 |
| Dairies | 13 | 55 | 5 | 5 |
| Stables | 32 | 118 | 6 | 6 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Butchers'Shops | 31 | 67 | 6 | 6 |