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West Ham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Abatement of Nuisances.
The following table shows the number of Inspections and Sanitary Notices, served in respect of, in the sixteen Wards of the Borough during the vear 1932 :—
| Inspections | Notices served in respect of | |
|---|---|---|
| Ward San. Insp. Name | ||
| New Town (Miss B. M. Keogh) | 638 | 454 |
| Forest Gate (Mr. A. Ault) | 523 | 372 |
| High Street (Mr. B. J. Driscoll) | 482 | 416 |
| Broadway (Mr. B. G. Bannington) | 605 | 410 |
| Park (Mr. E. G. Simmons) | 372 | 249 |
| Upton (Mr. E. G. Simmons) | 196 | 132 |
| West Ham (Miss V. M. Busby) | 465 | 420 |
| Plashet Road (Miss V. M. Busby) | 317 | 246 |
| Plaistow (Mr. A. G. Avril) | 577 | 498 |
| Canning Town & Grange (Mr. E. J. Cromwell) | 877 | 682 |
| Ordnance (Mr. J. B. H. Jones) | 519 | 385 |
| Hudsons (Mr. J. F. Mules) | 348 | 245 |
| Bemersyde (Mr. J. F. Mules) | 334 | 247 |
| Tidal Basin (Mr. J. A. Dawson) | 742 | 662 |
| Beckton Road (Miss G. Briggs) | 661 | 571 |
| Custom House and Silvertown (Miss A. Maughan) | 435 | 382 |
| Totals | 8091 | 6371 |
In this connection, 716 summonses have been issued during
the year.
Prosecutions, 1932.
Nuisances (Public Health Act) —
609 Summonses. 443 Summonses withdrawn. 1 Summons
dismissed—case not proved. 1 Summons adjourned sine
die. 164 Magistrates Orders were made.
Failure to Comply with Magistrate's Orders—
85 Summonses. 57 Summonses withdrawn. In 28 Cases
penalties were imposed.
West Ham Corporation Acts, 1893 and 1898—
21 Summonses. 12 Summonses adjourned sine die. 6 Summonses
withdrawn. In 3 Cases penalties were imposed.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928—
1 Summons. 1 dismissed—defendant prosecuted wholesaler—
and case was dismissed.
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