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On the 18th of April, 1889, John Pratt, 17, Brewer's Buildings,
Roston Street, Goswell Road, was summoned before Mr. Bros, at the
Dalston Police Court, for depositing rubbish on the carriage-way of
Mildway Grove South contrary to the provisions of the above act.
The defendant pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay a fine of 20s.
and 2s. costs, or in default to be imprisoned for 14 days.
PARLIAMENTARY.
The following Acts of metropolitan or local interest passed during
the Session of 1889:—
Public Libraries Acts Amendment Act.—An Act to amend the
Public Libraries Act 1855, by providing that the expenses of
calling and holding the meeting and other preliminary
expenses shall be paid out of the Poor Rate whether the
Acts are adopted or not.
Sale of Horse-flesh, &c., Regulation Act.—An Act to regulate the
sale of horse-flesh for human food.
London Coal Duties Abolition Act.—An Act to abolish any duties
on Coals leviable by the Corporation of the City of London.
Advertising Stations Rating Act.—An Act to provide for the
ratine: of advertisement hoardings.
London County Council (Money) Act.—An Act to further amend
the Acts relating to the raising of money by the London
County Council, and for other purposes.
Public Health Act, 1889.—An Act to remove doubts as to the power
of the Local Government Board, to make regulations respecting
Cholera.
Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act.—An Act for the more
effectual prevention and punishment of Bribery and Corruption
of and by Members, Officers or Servants of Public Bodies.
Infectious Diseases Notification Act.—An Act to provide for the
notification of Infectious Diseases to Local Authorities.
Technical Instruction Act.—An Act to facilitate the provision of
Technical Instruction.