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East Ham 1899

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Return of Proceedings taken under the Public Health and East Ham Improvement Acts.

Situation of Premises.Nature of Nuisances.Date of Hearing.Result.
3, Lawrence RoadYard unpaved, defective sink waste pipe, defective flushing apparatus, & dilapidated floor of w.c., defective water fittings, causing dampness13th MayFined £1 & costs, and Magistrate's Order made to do work within 14 days.
24, Thackeray Rd.Allowing a house to be occupied without a water supply-29th JulyFined £5 & costs, or 1 month's imprisonment.
1, Church StreetRain water pipe directly connected to drain, and no cover to cistern25th Nov.Magistrate's Order,made to do work.
2, Church StreetYard unpaved, and no underfloor ventilation25th Nov.do.
3, Church StreetFirst floor walls and ceilings dirty, no underfloor ventilation, and no cover to cistern25th Nov.do.
4, Church StreetDefective w.c. connection, soil pan broken, and no underfloor ventilation25th Nov.do.
5, Church StreetDefective w.c. connection, soil pan broken, interior walls and floor broken and dirty25th Nov.do.
6, Church StreetDefective under-floor ventilation,interior walls and ceilings dirty, no cover to cistern, and rainwater pipe directly connected to drain25th Nov.do.
32, Clifton RoadAllowing a house to be occupied without a water supply30th Dec.Fined £1 & costs, or 14 days imprisonment.