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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
Lewisham 1899
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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| The total amount borrowed by the Board up to the end of 1896 (exclusive of the sum raised lor consolidation of loans) was | £241,207 |
| The amount outstanding at Lady-day, 1896, was | 75,764 |
| Showing a total payment off the Loan Debt to that date of | £165,443 |
The sum outstanding at Lady-day. 1900, under each rate of interest was as follows:—
| 4 1/4 | 3 9/10 | 3¾ | 3½ | 3 1/8 | 3 | 2 7/8 | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| 1428 | 5400 | 1400 | 43,814 | 7738 | 1678 | 27,633 | 88,190 |
The Board submit the foregoing information believing
it will be of considerable interest to the ratepayers of the
District, and that it is worthy of a place in this Report,
forming as it does a continuation of similar records given,
with the necessary changes, in the reports of previous years.
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891, AND
SANITARY WORK.
General.
During the year 5,799 houses and premises were visited
and inspected, 2,036 written intimations of nuisances, &c.,
were served, and 1,836 orders issued for Sanitary amendments
of houses, premises, &c., between 31st December, 1898,
and 31st December, 1899.
In most cases the first notices served were attended to,
but it was necessary in several instances to resort to legal
proceedings. In one case proceedings were taken against
the owner for failing to comply with the notices served upon
him requiring the abatement of nuisances at two houses
belonging to him, and he was convicted and fined £10 and
9s. cost in each case, amounting together to £20 18s. 0d.
In another case of similar neglect on the part of the owner,
proceedings were taken and resulted in his conviction and
the imposition of a fine of £10 and the costs of the summons.