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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 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: Although in the main the work called for on Statutory Notices was carried out by owners, in three cases, the owners failed to carry out their obligations and it became necessary for the Local Authority to do the work in default.

Although in the main the work called for on Statutory Notices was carried out by owners, in three cases, the owners failed to carry out their obligations and it became necessary for the Local Authority to do the work in default.

PremisesAct and SectionCost of Work Carried out in default
19/21 Church RoadHousing Act, 1936 Section 9.£3212s.0d.
31 Evelyn RoadPublic Health Act, 1936 Section 45.£40s.0d.
6/11a Dancer RoadPublic Health Act, 1936 Sections 39 and 45.£30s.0d.

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PROSECUTIONS
It was found necessary to take legal proceedings in two
cases of contraventions of Acts or Regulations.

Table: Both cases were heard at the Petty Sessions Court, Paradise Road and the details are as follows:—

Both cases were heard at the Petty Sessions Court, Paradise Road and the details are as follows:—

OffenceDate Case heardResult of hearingAmount of Fine
1. Sale of 11 pineapples which were unfit for human consumption in contravention of Sections 9 & 10 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1938.10.3.47Conviction£10 Fine £1 1s. 0d. Costs
2. Storage of 290 gals, of rubber solution (Petroleum Mixture) in contravention of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928, i.e., stored on premises without licence and not in an approved Pet-20.11.47Conviction£10 Fine £21 0s. 0d. Costs