Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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(71 and 72) On June 18th, Mr. Truscott, the owner of 11 and 12, Union Terrace,
was summoned for failing to remedy the defective roofs of these two houses.
The Magstrate made an order for the work to be completed within three days, with
25s. costs in each case.
(73) On June 19th, Mrs. Galinski, the owner of 178, Stepney Green, was fined
40s. and 23s. costs for failing to remedy a defective drain which was choked.
(74 to 80) On June 25th, Mr. Saul Lyons, of Downes Road, was summoned for
failing to comply with the Council's notices to remedy the dilapidated condition of
Nos. 5 and 6, Cox Square, a stable in Cox Square, and Nos. 10, 10 J, 11 and 12, Bell
Lane.
The Magistrate made an order to close the premises, with £2 6s. costs in the
first summons, and 4s. in each of the others. Total costs, £3 10s.
(81) On June 30th, Mrs. Betsy Galinsky, the owner of 166, Stepney Green, was
summoned for failing to comply with Bye-law 14 (Houses Let in Lodgings), which
related to annual cleansing. The Magistrate dismissed the summons, but a notice
of appeal was given.
(82) On July 3rd, Mr. Abraham Hertz, of 11, Sidney Street, was fined £5 and
23s. costs for allowing black smoke to issue from the chimney of his bakehouse in
such quantities as to be a nuisance.
(83) On July 3rd, Mrs. Doig, of 56, High Street, Whitechapel, was fined £5
and 23s. costs for allowing black smoke to issue from the shaft of her bakehouse in
such quantities as to be a nuisance.
(84) On July 3rd, Mrs. Aarons was summoned for failing to abate a nuisance
arising from the dirty and damp condition of the walls of 31, Redmans Road. The
Magistrate granted an order to abate the nuisance within seven days, with 25s.
costs.
(85) On July 3rd, Mr. Louis Solomons was fined 20s. and 23s. costs for failing
to repair the paving of the yard at 23, Old Church Road.
(86) On July 10th, Mr. Jackson was fined 20s. and 23s. costs for failing to
supply a proper water supply and apparatus to the water-closet at 61, Belgrave
Street.
(87) On July 24th, Mr. Laws, the owner of 57, Emmott Street, was summoned
for a nuisance caused by a defective drain. The owner did the necessary work, and
the question arose as to who was really the responsible party. The defendant
claimed that it was a sewer. The Magistrate decided in our favour, but did not
allow costs.