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Poplar 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Bromley Cottages. | Leven Road. |
| Croucher Place. | Thomas Street. |
| Dunbar Cottages. | Thomas Place. |
| David Street. |
| Abbott Road. | Oban Street. |
| Brunswick Road. | Portree Street. |
| Byron Street. | Railway Street. |
| Bromley Hall Road. | St. Leonard's Road. |
| Colin Street. | St. Leonard's Avenue. |
| Chadbourne Street. | St. Leonard's Street. |
| Devas Street. | Teviot Street. |
| Donald Street. | Venue Street. |
| Empson Street | Wellington Street. |
| Findhorn Street. | Wilson Street. |
| Joshua Street. | Willis Street. |
| Marner Street. | Wyvis Street. |
| Moness Street. |
Drains Tested.
The drains of 359 premises were tested by means of the "rocket"
smoke test. Seventy-four were proved defective, not gastight, whilst in
285 cases (the remainder) the result was negative.
The water test has been applied to all new drainage work, and also
where practicable to drains partially reconstructed or repaired.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts—Margarine Act.
I have, as directed by you, procured 50 samples of food, etc., which
were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis; one (milk) only being
found to be deficient in fat to such an extent (33 3 per cent.) that legal
proceedings were instituted. The vendor was fined £5 and 23s. costs.
In addition to the above, two samples, one milk and the other butter,
were not up to the standards. The vendors were duly cautioned by the
Public Health and Housing Committee.
The milk was found to be deficient in solids not fat to the extent of at