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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 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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In the main the work called for on Statutory Notices was
carried out by owners.

Table: In five cases, the owners failed to carry out their obligations and it became neccessary for the Local Authority to do the work in default.

In five cases, the owners failed to carry out their obligations and it became neccessary for the Local Authority to do the work in default.

Address of PremisesAct and SectionCost of Repairs
55, Mount Ararat RoadHousing Act, 1936. Section 9.£8300
22, Clarence Road, Kew.Housing Act, 1936. Section 9.10100
26, Mount Ararat Road.Housing Act, 1936. Section 9.5210
42, Manor Road.Housing Act, 1936. Section 9.2176
14/14a, Darell Road.Public Health Act, 1936. Section 45.9126

Table: PROSECUTIONS.It was found necessary to take legal procedings in one case of a contravention of Section 92 of the Public Health Act, 1936.The case was heard at the Petty Sessions Court, Paradise Road, as follows:—

PROSECUTIONS.

It was found necessary to take legal procedings in one case of a contravention of Section 92 of the Public Health Act, 1936.

The case was heard at the Petty Sessions Court, Paradise Road, as follows:—

Date Case heardResult of hearingAmount of Fine
Failure to comply with a notice served under the provisions of Section 92/93 of the Public Health Act, 1936 to carry out repairs to a dwelling.9.2.48.Conviction.£2/2/0 plus costs.