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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
Richmond upon Thames 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Offence. | Date Case Heard. | Conviction | Fine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sale of newspaper and cigarettes on 1.6.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.27 | 10/- |
| 2. | Sale of cigarettes on 1.6.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | 10/- |
| 3. | Sale of cigarettes on 1.6.37 contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | 10/. |
| 4. | Sale of bacon, cheese and tea on 5.7.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | £2 |
| 5. | Sale of salmon, tea and cheese on 7.7.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | 10/- |
| 6. | Sale of bottle of pickles and salmon on 7.7.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act. 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | £3 |
| 7. | Sale of apples on 7.7.37, contrary to Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928. | 21.7.37 | 21.7.37 | 10/- |
Smoke Abatement.
Richmond being a residential district, contains no large works
or factories. There are a few small factories hut these give little
trouble of smoke nuisance.
Five complaints of nuisance by smoke were received during the
year. All of which were abated without recourse to legal proceedings.