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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
Battersea 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Summary of Legal Proceedings.
Legal proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 66 cases during the year 1922:—
| Persons prosecuted (including employees). | Convictions. | Fines. | Costs. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory & Workshop Act, 1901 | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | ||
| 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Milk & Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912, Public Health (Milk & Cream) Regulations, 1912, Amendment Order, 1917 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and the By-laws made thereunder | 13 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 0 |
| Sale of Food & Drugs Acts | 32 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 6 |
| Total | 52 | 27 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 59 | 7 | 6 |
The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough
| Premises | Authorised No. of Lodgers. | Whether Males or Females. |
|---|---|---|
| 75 Falcon Road | 81 | Males |
| 134 High Street | 54 | Males |
| 67 Winstanley Road | 66 | Females |
Drainage Work.
During the year new drains were constructed to 99 new buildings,
or additions to existing buildings, and the drains of 110 old
buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed, under the
supervision of the Officers of the Department.