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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

Southwark 1907

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE 56.PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.

TABLE 56.

PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.

Defendant.Cause of Proceedings.Result.
T. W. ChandlerNeglecting to cleanse foul premises at 3, Friars placeOrdered to do work within 7 days, with costs
Elijah PayneNeglecting to abate overcrowding at 17, Dodson streetSummons withdrawn, overcrowding abated
George SwaddlingNeglecting to cleanse foul premises at 141 & 143, Portland streetOrdered to do work within 14 days, with costs
Silas WinterNeglecting to cleanse foul premises and amend defective flushing apparatus at 31, 32, 33 and 34, Little Surrey streetSummonses withdrawn, work done
William HooksNeglecting to cleanse foul premises at 113, London roadSummons withdrawn, work done
John HeathNeglecting to cleanse foul premises at 1, Col worth groveOrdered to do work within 14 days, with costs
George RileyNeglecting to amend defective roof at 43, Hayles streetSummons withdrawn, work done
Boyton. Sons & TrevorNeglecting to remedy defective dustbin at 30, St. Gabriel streetFined 20/- and 2 - costs
William PorterNeglecting to remedy defective roof at 289, Tabard streetSummons withdrawn, work done
City of London Electric Lighting Co., Ltd.Permitting black smoke to escape from the shafts at Meredith's wharf, BanksideFined £5 on each of two summonses, and £10 on one summons (£20 in all)