Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Smoke Nuisances.
Nuisances from smoke emitted from chimneys other than those
belonging to dwelling-houses, viz., factories, workshops, workplaces, etc.,
either on complaints made or otherwise were abated on the service of
the usual documents. In no instance was it necessary to resort to legal
proceedings.
Canal Boat Acts and Regulations.
Several visits were made, more particularly at tide time, at the locks
for the purpose of the above Acts, with the result that 16 non-registered
barges, and 1 registered sailing barge were inspected, no infringement of
regulations being discovered.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
RICHARD E. MINERS, Cert. San. Inst.
Sanitary Inspector, and Inspector under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
and Canal Boats Act, Bromley
Central Division.