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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
Poplar 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar District - Bow District & Parish of St. Mary Stratford-le-Bow]
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PARISH OF BOW (East Division).
| Situation ot Premises. | Nature of Complaint. | Date of hearing. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 Old Ford Road | Premises damp and dirty, roof gutters defective, soil pan foul condition | 1900. March 1st | Closing order obtained with 25s. costs. |
| 3 Maverton Road | Premises damp, defective flushing apparatus | June 14th | Works completed. Summons withdrawn. |
| 2a Wallis Road | Roof defective | Oct. 10th | Summons adjourned, and subsequently withdrawn. Work completed . |
| UNDER SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. | |||
| Sample No. 195 | Milk adulterated with 16 per cent, of water | May 3rd | Fined 25s. |
| Sample No. 212 | Milk adulterated with 12 per cent, of water | Sept. 25th | Fined £4 and costs. |
| Sample No. 224 | Milk adulterated with 5 per cent, of water, and deficient in cream 33 per cent | Dec. 7th | Fined 5 and 23s. costs. |