Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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In pursuance of the different orders of authorization granted by
the Public Health Committee, and Council, it was necessary to
apply for 10 summonses for disregarding statutory notices served and
Magisterial orders made under the Public Health (London) Act 1891.
Wellington Street, Nos. 1a, 2, 3, 4.
"Closing orders," premises unfit for human habitation
£1, 5s. costs in the first two and 4s. costs in the
others, in all £2 18s.
Oban Street, No. 47.
Adjourned sine die, legal proceedings were pending at
the High Courts which related to this case, costs to be
paid and work done.
St. Leonard's Road, No, 226.
7 days abatement order, 30s. cost.
Wellington Street, No. 1A
Disobedience on tenant's and lodger's part; they had
failed to quit premises after "closing order" had been
made; summons adjourned for two days, but they
had not left premises, nor did they appear in Court
at the rehearing; fined 20s. and 2s. costs.
Wellington Street, No. 3.
Disobedience on lodger's part to comply with "closing
order" made; summons adjourned seven days, but he
had not quitted premises at the time of rehearing;
fined 40s., no costs.
St. Leonard's, No. 226.
Disobedience to abatement order made; leaseholder
liable, fined 40s., 23s. costs, or ten day's imprisonment.