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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
Shoreditch 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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53.
4. HOUSING ACT, Part IV - OVERCROWDING.
| (1) (a) | Number of overcrowded families on register at beginning of year | 169 |
| (b) | Number of new cases found during year | 8 |
| (c) | Number of cases rehoused or found other accommodation during year | 116 |
| (d) | Number of overcrowded families on register at end of year | 61 |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT 1936.
| Date | Nature of Offence | Fine | Costs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3rd | Non-compliance with Nuisance Notice - 32,Queensbridge Road | 3. 3. 0 | Order for Notice to be complied with within 28 days and to pay £3.3.0 costs. | |
| May 3rd | Non-compliance with Nuisance Notice - 46,Queensbridge Road | 3. 3. 0 | Order for Notice to be complied with within 28 days and to pay £3.3.0 costs. | |
| Sep.11th | Non-compliance with Nuisance ) Notice - Granville Buildings ) ) | 4. 4. 0 | Notices complied with.Summonses withdrawn on payment of four guineas costs. | |
| Sep.11th | Non-compliance with Dustbin ) Notice - 99-103,105 & 106, ) Granville Buildings. |
FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1955.
| Date | Nature of Offence | Fine | Costs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 8th | Selling a sausage containing a metal staple. | 2. 2. 0 | Discharged absolutely. Ordered to pay two guineas costs, |