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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 1912
[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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Guildford Road | As to whether closing order made 7th November, 1910, should not be rescinded | 1912 8th March | Closing order rescinded | Johnson, J. |
| 6, Marshfield Street | No water supply | 25th March | Convicted, 5s penalty and 23s costs | Foad, C |
| 35, Hind Street | Yard improperly paved and drained; wash-house very dirty; passage walls damp; and wash-house floor always wet owing to worn out condition of sink | 2nd April 9th April | Adjourned Summons withdrawn as defendant had completed the work. | Johnson, J. |
| 28, Ruston Street | Front basement room of lodging house overcrowded | 6th June | Convicted, 10s. penalty and 23s. costs, or distraint after seven days | Johnson, W. |
| 9, Ran well Street | First floor front room left side of the lodging house overcrowded | 1st November | Summons withdrawn as defendant had left the premises. No costs allowed | Johnson, W. |