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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Poplar 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Police Ccubt Proceedings—Continued.
| No. of Street or Name of Premises or Locality, Ac. | Nature of Complaint. | Date of Attendance at Police Court. | Result. | Name of Officer. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Cook Street | On 2nd June defendant did unlawfully aid, abet, counsel and procure a Limited Company of the City of London to sell to a purchaser for the food of man five boxes of kippers, C., which when purchased were in such a condition as to be liable to be seized and were intended for the food of man and were unsound, unwholesome and unfit for the food of man and then were seized. | 1st July | Summons dismissed. No costs. Benefit of doubt given to defendant. | Mr. Bullock |
| 11, Cook Street | On 2nd June, 1910, defendant, Limited Company of the City of London, did unlawfully sell the above-mentioned kippars. | 1st July .. | Ditto. | Mr. Bullock |
| 5, Charles Terrace | Drain obstructed | 9th August | 7 days' abatement order. 25s. costs. | Mr. Foad |
| 8, Charles Terrace | Ditto .. | 9th August | Ditto. | Mr. Foad |
| 20, Whitethorn Street | Drains defective and soil pan had an accumulation of filth. | 9th September. Adjourned to â– 23rd September | 10 days' abatement order and 25s. costs. | Mr. Boyoe |
| 5, Guildford Road | No proper and sufficient water supply for sanitary and domestic services | 7th November .. | Closing order and 27s. costs. | Mr. Johnson |
| 5, Guildford Road | Owner acting contrary to closing order made on 7th November, 1910, as above. | 5th December .. | 20s. penalty and 23s. costs | Mr. Johnson |