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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
Woolwich 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE XVII.
Prosecutions under the Public Health and London County Council (General Powers) Acts.
| No. | Date of Hearing. | Offence. | Situation. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1913 April 2 | Failure to keep rooms in a cleanly and wholesome condition (By-laws, Houses let in Lodgings). | 23 Balgowan Street | Summons withdrawn, conditions improved. |
| 2 | June 25 | Dirty condition | 43 Elm Street | Costs, 3/-. Work done date of hearing. |
| 3 | 25 | No dust bin | 43 Elm Street | Costs, 2/-. Supplied date of hearing. |
| 4 | July 24 | Damp walls of house | 9 Radnor Terrace | Costs, 3/-. Work done date of hearing. |
| 5 | Nov. 27 | Dampness and dilapidations | 38 Albion Road | Costs 23/-. Order to abate in 14 days. |
| 6 | 3 | Joseph Blake did expose for sale (as owner) 8 cwt. 1 qr. 12 lbs. of plums that were unsound and unfit for the food of man | 92 Plumstead Road | Dismissed. |
| 7 | Dec. 18 | Joseph Blake had in his possession 8 cwt. 1 qr. 12 lbs. of plums that were unsound and unfit for the food of man | 92 Plumstead Road | Pour months hard labour |
| 8 | 18 | Robert Pearce owner of above | 92 Plumstead Road | Fine £40 & £10 10s. Od. costs, or 1 month. |
| 9 | 18 | Richard Carter had above on his premises | 92 Plumstead Road | Fine £5, or 14 days. |