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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

Hackney 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1957PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1957

PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936

AddressComplaint or OffenceResultFineCosts
£s.d.£s.d.
Section 34 (Drainage Byelaws) (Contraventions)
51, Amhurst ParkImproper construction of sink waste pipe.Fine and costs imposed200100
51, Amhurst ParkCarrying out drainage work without serving notice of intention to do so on sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted------
51, Amhurst ParkCarrying out drainage work without depositing plans with sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted------
50, Cazenove RoadDefective wash-hand basin waste pipe.Withdrawn without costs. Ownership not proved------
12, King Edward's RoadDefective main and branch drains.Fine and costs imposed500100
13, Kyverdale RoadImproper construction of sink waste pipes.Absolute discharge granted on payment of costs.
13, Kyverdale RoadCarrying out drainage work without serving notice of intention to do so on sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted on payment of costs.---100
13, Kyverdale RoadCarrying out drainage work without depositing plans with sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted on payment of costs.
13, Kyverdale RoadImproper construction of sink waste pipes.Absolute discharge granted on payment of costs.
13, Kyverdale RoadCarrying out drainage work without serving notice of intention to do so on sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted on payment of costs.---100
34, Kyverdale RoadImproper construction of sink waste pipe.Fine and costs imposed100100
34, Kyverdale RoadCarrying out drainage work without serving notice of intention to do so on sanitary authority.Absolute discharge granted------
1, Osbaldeston RoadImproper construction of trap to wash hand basin.Fine and costs imposed100100
1, Osbaldeston RoadCarrying out drainage work without serving notice of intention to do so on sanitary authority.Fine imposed. No costs awarded100---
25, Theydon RoadDefective soil ventilation pipe and anti-syphon pipe.Fine and costs imposed500100
Section 40 (Repair of Drains)
68, Forburg RoadFailing to comply with notice requiring water closet and soil pipe to be cleared.Fine and costs imposed300100