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Southwark 1924

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

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80
PROCEEDINGS TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND
OTHER ACTS.
41 summonses were taken out during the year 1924, in respect to
offences, particulars of which are set out below. The following table
shows the number of summonses taken out in each of the several Wards:—

Table: TABLE 41. 3.—Home Work.

TABLE 41. 3.—Home Work.

Nature or Work.Outworkers' Lists, Section 107.Number of Inspections of Outworkers' Premises.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, S. 108.Outwork in In-tected Premises, Sections 109-10.
Lists received from Employers.Nos. of Addresses of Outworkers received from other Councils.Nos. of Addresses of Outworkers forwarded to other Councils.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made. (S. 110).Prosecutions. (Sa. 109, 10).
Twice in the yearOnce in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
Wearing Apparel—
(1) Making, &c.36713262475328......4616242...1......
(2) Cleaning and washing.............................................
Lace, lace curtains and nets..........................................
Furniture and Upholstery12121.........3..................
Fur pulling...........................• • •...............
Umbrellas............3.........31...............
Paper Bags and Boxes10405172632......432215...1......
Brushmaking71882148......25109............
Stuffed Toys.............................................
File making.............................................
Electro Plate..........................................
Cables and Chains................................................
Anchors and Grapnels..........................................
Cart Gear.............................................
Locks, Latches and Keys.............................................
Miscellaneous47482610......34179............
Total5813850110535378......57211275...2......

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The above summonses bad reference to the following:—
Ordinary Nuisances 32
Disobedience of Magistrates' orders 1
Overcrowding 1
Contravention of L.C.C. Bye-laws 6
Dirty Workshop 1
41
TABLE 44.
These proceedings resulted as follows:—
Summonses withdrawn, the Council's requirements
having been complied with
28
Magistrates' Orders made with costs
4
Fines inflicted
6
Dismissed
2
Withdrawn owing to death of Owner
1
Total
41