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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

East Ham 1915

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

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Table: SUMMARY OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. 1915.

SUMMARY OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. 1915.

Date.Address.Offence.Result.
JanuaryWhitta RoadDepositing an animal intended for human foodFined £20; £7 7s. costs, conviction appealed against, but upheld.
AprilRomford RoadDepositing the carcase of a Pig intended for human foodFined £10; costs.
„Forest View RoadDepositing the carcase of a Cow intended for human foodFined £15; costs.
„Romford RoadBeing in possession of a consignment of unsound beef intended for human foodFined £15; costs.
JuneAlbert RoadSelling to the prejudice of the purchaser. Sale of Food and Drugs ActFined £2 10s.
„Hertford Road 3 casesContravening Bye-laws, Tents, Vans, used for human habitationFined £1 each, or 11 days
„Katherine RoadSelling to the prejudice of the purchaser. Sale of Food and Drugs ActFined £2 10s. 6d.
„Green StreetDittoFined £1 10s. 6d.
„High Street NorthContravening Shops Act not exhibiting NoticeFined 15/-
AugustRomford RoadDittoFined 10/-
„Katherine RoadSelling to the prejudice of the purchaser. Sale of Food and Drugs ActFined £2 10s. fid.
„Plashet LaneContravening Bakers' Half Holiday Order 1913Fined 15/-
„High Street, South 4 casesContravening Bye-law, Tents, Vans, used for human habitation8 cases Fined £2 each, 1 case dismissed.
SeptemberHigh Street NorthSelling to the prejudice of the purchaser. Sale of Food and Drugs ActFined £1
„High Street NorthDittoFined £1
„Barking RoadDittoFined £1
„High Street SouthDittoFined £1
OctoberKatherine RoadContravening Sale of Food and Drugs Act. Name of Vendor not on Cart or VesselFined 5/-
„Katherine RoadSelling to the prejudice of the purchaser. Sale of Food and Drugs ActFined £2 10s. 6d.