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Poplar 1909

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

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given where the articles were destroyed. Large quantities of unsound
food, etc., coming into the Bromley North District for destruction are
destroyed under my supervision.
These goods are handed over to the various inspectors after they have
been rejected by the firms to which they were consigned.
Smoke Nuisances.
Many smoke nuisances have been notified, but on the service of an
intimation the nuisance has been abated.
Offensive Matter.
There is a great improvement in the manner in which offensive
material is conveyed through the district. Only on two occasions were
carriers cautioned, but the nuisances were very slight.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
H. J. LANGLEY,
Cert. Sanitary Inspector Exam. Board (Lond.) and
Inspector under the Sale of Food and Drugs
Act, and Canal Boats Act, Bromley North
Division.