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Poplar 1903

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Court to give evidence. The Magistrate made an “Order” for
the abatement of the nuisance within seven days, which was accordingly
carried out.
On the 24th October, at the request of Mr. Mead, I attended at
the Thames Police Court to give evidence respecting a very bad
case of overcrowding in the back room, first floor, at No. 12,
Woolmore Street. An “Order” was made to abate the nuisance
forthwith, and the overcrowding was abated the same evening.
The occupier being fined 4s.
Ten other cases of overcrowding were dealt with, without having
occasion to resort to legal proceedings.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES BULLOCK,
Assoc. San. Inst., Sanitary Inspector
and Inspector under the Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts.
Fast Combined Division.