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Poplar 1911

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

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Police Court Proceedings.

No. of Street or Name of Premises or Locality, &c.Nature of Complaint.Date of Attendance at Police Court.Result.Name of Officer.
20, Ellerthorpe StreetInspector summoned to show cause why closing order made by magistrate on 1st February, 1910, should not be rescinded.12th JanuaryClosing order rescindedMr. J. Johnson
64, Brabazon StreetDrain obstructed2nd February16s. penalty and 44s. costs.Ditto
35, Ellesmere StreetMain and washhouse roofs and rainwater pipe defective and washhouse walls foul and broken.2nd February10s. penalty and 44s. costs.Ditto
4, Harrow LaneRoof defective and ground floor front room damp.2nd February10s. penalty and 23s. costs.Ditto
179, Stebondale StreetDefendant did unlawfully assault and beat Inspector against the peace while executing her duties under the London County Council (General Powers) Act.12th May40s. penalty and 2s. costs ..Miss A. Tattersall
TomatoesTomatoes sold and intended for the food of man which were unsound, unwholesome and unfit for the food of man.18th MayOrdered to be destroyedMr. J.Johnson
DittoOn 17th May defendant unlawfully sold 67 boxes of tomatoes, contents of which were intended for the food of man and were unsound, unwholesome and unfit for the food of man.5th JulyAdjourned to 31st July-Committed for trial at Old BaileyDitto
DittoDefendant (salesman) did unlawfully abet, counsel, and procure the above sale of tomatoes.DittoDittoDitto
319, West Ferry Road (tenement house)Not provided with a proper and sufficient supply of water for sanitary and domestic purposes. London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907.18th July40s. penalty and 23s. costs.Mr. W. Johnson