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Surbiton 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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The following table contains particulars of such proceedings:—
| No. | Nature of Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|
| l. | Exposing for sale a rib of beef which was unsound and unfit for the food of man, contrary to the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1875. | Summons was withdrawn on payment of costs in consequence of the death of Defendants' Manager prior to the hearing. |
| 2. | To recover the sum of £4 3s. 0d., together with 5% interest, balance of expenses incurred in carrying out repairs to a house in default of the owner complying with a notice served under Section 28 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1919. | Summons was withdrawn. Amount claimed, together with costs, having been paid previous to the hearing. |
| 3. | Failing to comply with a notice served under Section 94 of the Public Health Act, 1875, to abate a nuisance arising from overcrowding. | Summons was withdrawn on payment of costs, as nuisance had been abated. |
DETAILS OF SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
EFFECTED DURING THE YEAR.
House Drainage.
During the year the drains belonging to two
houses were opened up for examination in accordance
with the provisions of Section 41 of the Public
Health Act, 1875, and were found to be in a
defective condition. Detailed reports of their condition
were made to the Public Health Committee,
and instructions were given for notices to be served
upon the owners and occupiers of the premises
specifying the work necessary to remedy the defects
found.