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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 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: Legal Proceedings - contd.

Legal Proceedings - contd.

AddressComplaint or OffenceResultFineCosts
£S.d.£s.d.
33 Alkham RoadFailed to comply with a notice requiring the provision of two dustbins.Absolute discharge on payment of costs Dustbins provided---100
50 Cazenove RoadFailed to comply with a notice requiring the provision of two dust-bins.Summons dismissed Dustbins provided before service of summons------
FACTORIES ACT, 1937
Section 7 (Sanitary conveniences) (Contraventions)
67 Clapton CommonFailed to provide suitable sanitary conveniences for the use of male and female employees.Fine and costs imposed500200
CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
Section 1, (Prohibition of Dark Smoke from Chimneys)
Factory, Brett Passage, Brett Road.Caused dark smoke to be emitted from a chimney.Fine and costs imposed500100
Laundry, Richmond RoadCaused dark smoke to be emitted from a chimney.Fine and costs imposed500200
HOUSING ACT, 1957
Section 27 (Closing Orders) (General Provisions)
242 Evering RoadContravention ofClosing Order.Fine imposed. No costs awarded1000---
242 Evering RoadContravention of Closing Order.Withdrawn without costs Premises vacated------
Section 36 (Power to require Execution of Work or Reduction of Number of Occupants ofHouse)
44 Downs Park RoadFailure to comply with a notice.Fine and costs imposed500300
do.Failure to comply with a noticeFine and costs imposed5000200
do.Failure to comply with a notice.Fine and costs imposed500--0