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Poplar 1894

Report on the sanitary condition of the parishes of Poplar and Bromley within the Poplar District with vital statistics

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Appended is summary of nuisances abated and sanitary works
carried out under my supervision.
I beg to remain, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES S. DUNN.
Sanitary Inspector.
Poplar North Division.

Table: APPENDIX. List of Sanitary Works carried out in Poplar North Division, for the Year ending 31st December, 1894.

APPENDIX. List of Sanitary Works carried out in Poplar North Division, for the Year ending 31st December, 1894.

Walls and ceilings of Premises cleansed throughout26
Do. do. do. partially166
Yards, areas, and forecourts, properly paved and drained319
Drains reconstructed165
Obstructed drains cleared256
Existing drains efficiently trapped, or otherwise improved507
Bath, sink or lavatory wastes, or rain water pipes properly trapped or disconnected from drains59
New water closets constructed20
Existing water closets cleansed, repaired, or otherwise improved230
Water supply to soil pans provided or reinstated118
Water supply for dietetic purposes altered or improved72
Water service reinstated125
Offensive urinals cleansed and improved5
Roof, gutters, or rainwater pipes repaired286
Nuisances from inundations abated31
Dampness remedied127
Ventilation improved79
Overcrowding abated10
Dung, fish, or other offensive refuse removed29

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JAMES S. DUNN,
Sanitary Inspector,
Poblar North Division.