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Poplar 1919

Annual report for the year 1919 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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Police Court Proceedings;

No. of Street or Name of Premises or Locality, &c.Nature of Complaint.Date of Attendance at Police Court.Result.Name of Officer.
2, Findhorn StreetOwner failed to comply with notice to cleanse rooms, etc.1919. 13th May£2 4s. costs; 10s. penaltyJohnson, Wm-
DittoFloor defective13th May£2 6s. costs; 7 days' abatement orderDitto.
29, Ailsa StreetRoof and rain water pipe defective1st July£2 8s. costs; 7 days' abatement orderDitto.
36, Barchester StreetRoof and ceiling defective; walls and ceilings dirty, back room ceiling damp18th July28 days' abatement orderJohnson, J.
14, East Ferry RoadRoofs, rain water pipes, and caves gutters defective; walls and ceilings, top floor rooms, landing, staircase and ground floor back room and wash-house damp and defective26th August£1 5s. costs; 14 days' abatement orderFoad, C.
22, East Ferry RoadRoofs and ceilings throughout defective26th August£1 5s. costs; 14 days' abatement orderDitto.
36, Barchester StreetOwner failed to comply with abatement order4th September£2 2s. costs; £5 penaltyJohnson, J.
21, Hale StreetRain water pipe defective, causing dampness; walls and ceilings defective; house dirty and dilapidated5th September£3 3s. costs; summons withdrawnDitto
54, Barchester StreetRoof and eaves gutters defective1st October£4 penalty £2 2s. costsJohnson, J.
34, Barchester StreetKitchen walls and wash-house dilapidated; sill of back window dilapidated, walls damp; stove and jambs of fireplaces and mantelshelf defective; yard wall bulged and dangerous1st October£7 penalty; £2 2s. costsDitto.