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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Of the total premises inspected 960 were found to be in fair condition;
34 per cent. required various works of sanitary improvement,
which necessitated the service of 416 written intimations, 116 statutory
notices, and 30 final notices, and one summons.
Drains.
During the year 36 drains were proved defective by the smoke and
chemical tests, and in 253 instances the application of tests revealed no
defects.
Drainage construction and reconstruction, including means of access
and ventilation, were carried out at the following premises:—
West Ferry Road, 84a, 145, 147, 149, 425, 427.
Sufferance Wharf, Glengall Wharf and Electrical Power Storage
Works, West Ferry Road.
Tooke Street, 12,14, 16,18, 20.
Havannah Street, 22, 24, 26, 28 and St. Luke's Parish Hall, Malabar
Street, 5, Marsh Street, 1 to 10.
Chapel House Street, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Cuba Street, Messrs. J. Stephens Smith's factory.
Manchester Road, London Oil Storage Co.'s Works.
Dudgeon's Wharf and 62, Manchester Road.
Johnson Street Stables, G. E. R. Arches.
British Street, Florentia Works.
Wharf Road, Storer's Wharf.
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:—
Manchester Road, 2, 239, 241, 243, 245, 197, 487.
Stebondale Street, 81, 83, 114,
Stewart Street, 21.
Pier Street, 9.
Castalia Street, 4.
Newcastle Street, 2 to 10.
Galbraith Street, 15.
Chipka Street, 25.
Havannah Street, 2 to 18.
Mellish Street, 79, 103.
Janet Street, 11.