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Poplar 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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PARISH OF BOW (West Division).
| Situation of Premises. | Nature of Complaint. | Date of Hearing. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45, Norman Road | Premises unfit for human habitation | July 16 | Closing order and costs. |
| 19, Saxon Road | Premises damp and dirty condition | July 16 | Abatement order and costs. |
| Victoria Works, Usher Road | Smoke nuisance | Oct. 9 | Fined £4 and 25s. costs. |
| SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. | |||
| No. of Sample, 249 | Coffee adulterated with 66 per cent. of chicory | May 21 | Thames Police Court. Fined £5 and £1 1s. costs. |
| „ „ 252 | Milk adulterated with 10 per cent. of water | May 29 | Worship Street Police Court. Dismissed, presiding magistrate was satisfied that the milk sold was as the cow gave it. |
| „ „ 260 | Milk deficient in fat to the extent of 60 per cent. | July 28 | Ditto. |
| „ „ 279 | Milk deficient in fat to the extent of 18.3 per cent. | Dec. 5 | Thames Police Court. Fined 10s. and 21s. costs. |
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM BOYCE, Sanitary Inspector,
Inspector under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, and
Inspector of Canal Boats,
Bow {West Division).