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Poplar 1916
Annual report for the year 1916 on the sanitary condition and vital statistics of the Metropolitan Borough of Poplar, comprising the registration sub-districts of Poplar, Bromley and Bow
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County Hall, Spring Gardens, at 11 a.m. Inspections of the premises
in Poplar were made and it was reported that there were no objections
to be made to the granting or renewal of licences, so far as the Poplar
Public Health Department was concerned.
For the year ended 31st December, 1916, the inspections and reports of the Inspectors respecting registered canal boats and non-registered canal boats were as follows:—
| Registered. | Non-Registered. | |
|---|---|---|
| §Mr. J. Bullock, East Combined Division | — | — |
| *Mr. J. Johnson, West Combined Division | — | — |
| §Mr. C. Foad, Poplar South Division | — | — |
| Mr. H. J. Langley, Bromley North Division | — | — |
| ‡Mr. Wm. Johnson, Bromley Central Division | 1 | — |
| †Mr. A. J. Field, Bow East Division | 10 | 19 |
| Mr. W. Boyce, Bow West Division | 1 | 31 |
| 12 | 50 |
WORKSHOPS,¶ WORKPLACES, LAUNDRIES AND
OUTWORKERS.
Registers and Inspections.
As to the number and description of workshops on the registers see
Tables A and B, pages 122 and 123.
There are two registers of workshops kept, one for females, and the
other for males.
A register of bakehouses is also kept.
* Mr. J. Johnson reported that on each occasion when passing the portion of canal
in his district, no canal boats have been observed.
† Mr. Field reported that one registered boat was visited three times.
‡ Mr. Wm. Johnson reported that one registered canal boat was visited twice. The
cabin woodwork, cupboards, floors, etc., were dirty and neglected. A letter of caution
was sent to the owners.
§ No canal in Sub-division; deputises when necessary for other Inspectors.
¶ See Footnote, page 121.