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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to ascertaining the cause, whether there was any smoke-consuming
apparatus, and as to the quality of coal, etc., etc. Intimations
and statutory notices were duly served, which, with one exception,
has had the desired effect. All the shafts and bakehouse chimney
in the district have been constantly under observation, and where
a nuisance was detected they were dealt with as above.
At the following premises special smoke consuming apparatus
have been fitted to the furnaces to prevent any nuisance from
smoke, which can be done if always used at the time of firing:—
Hydraulic Station, East India Dock Wall Road.
Bow Creek Oil Mills, Orchard Place.
During the year special attention has been given to the fruit
shops in the district, with regard to throwing or depositing rotten
fruit in the roadway ; and where such has occurred the shopkeeper
has been severely cautioned
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES BULLOCK, Sanitary Inspector
(East Combined Division.)