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Poplar 1909

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

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Of the total premises inspected 1,044 were found to be in fair
condition; 34.5 per cent. required various works of sanitary improvement,
which necessitated the service of 505 written intimations, 160 statutory
notices, 32 final notices, and 2 summonses.
27 drains were proved defective by the smoke and chemical tests, and
in 231 instances the application of tests revealed no defects.
Drains.
Drain construction and reconstructions, including means of access
and ventilation, were carried out at the following premises:—
Tooke Street, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49.
West Ferry Eoad, 3, 209, 211, 213.
Chapel House Street, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Stebondale Street, 179, 181, 183, 185.
Galbraith Street, 39 to 65 odd Nos.
Island Gardens, Superintendent's House, Wharf Road.
British Street L.C.C. Schools (Section only).
Cubitt Town L.C.C. Schools (Section only, Wharf Road).
The drains of the undermentioned premises were reconstructed
partially or wholly on the old lines, in most cases including the fixing of
new w.c. pans, traps and yard gullies:—
West Ferry Road, 189, 198, 200, 317, 232.
Rose Wharf, West Ferry Road.
Alpha Road, 73.
Mellish Street, 60, 66, 101.
Malabar Street, 26.
Gaverick Street, 22.
Elizabeth Cottages, 2.
Byng Street, 10.
Griffin Cottages, 6.
Manchester Road, 36 to 42, 187, 302, 207, 209, 211, 213, 392, 394.
In all practicable cases a water test was applied to new work.
New Buildings.
During the year the undermentioned building was newly erected
in this Division:—
British Street School—School Keeper's House.
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