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Poplar 1904

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

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Poplar Stations, East India Dock Road and Brunswick Street.
In accordance with your instructions, the sanitary conveniences
of the above stations have been inspected, the drains were tested,
and in each case found to be defective. Reconstructions on
modern principals, and in accordance with the London County
Council's By-laws, have since taken place.
Overcrowding.
I am pleased to report that only five cases have occurred during
the year, all being satisfactorily abated without recourse to Police
Court proceedings.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES BULLOCK,
Assoc. San. Inst., Sanitary Inspector,
Inspector tinder the Sale of
Food ami Drugs Acts, and Inspector
of Canal Boats.
J'Sasl Combined Division.