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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only in one instance to institute legal proceedings (see Smoke Nuisances),
for in every other case the "intimations" and notices served for the
abatement of nuisances, remedying of defects and infringements of byelaws
respectively were complied with.
Schools.
The whole of the schools, which comprise the following:—
Oban Street Council Schools,
Bromley Hall Road Council Schools,
Hay Currie Council Schools,
(Entirely new, late Byron and Bright Street Schools),
St. Leonard's Road Council Schools,
Marner Street Council Schools,
were inspected and found in fair sanitary condition; the drinking water
supplies were drawn direct from Metropolitan Water Board mains; the
storage tanks were periodically cleansed, only used for supplies to lavatories
and closets.
Inspection of Bakehouses, etc.
I have, as instructed, made the periodical inspections of those (13)
premises (three not in use), and, where required, served Extracts of
Factory and Workshop Act, 1891, "intimations" and statutory notices
for the necessary work of cleansing and repairs, which were respectively
complied with.
Hairdressers' Shops.
The whole of the hairdressers' shops in division were inspected with
respect to the cleanliness of the utensils used in the business and sanitary
conditions generally of the premises. Where defects existed, "intimations"
and statutory notices were served and nuisances abated.
Public-House Urinals, etc.
Attention has been given to the urinals that they were kept as clean
as possible and furnished with the necessary fittings in compliance with
the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1904.
Verminous Booms.
During the course of year 15 rooms were cleansed; it has not been
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