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Poplar 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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CANAL BOATS. For the year ended 31st December, 1913, the inspections and reports of the Inspectors respecting registered canal boats and non-registered canal boats were as follows:—
| Registered. | Non-Registered. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. J. Bullock, East Combined Division | — | — |
| *Mr. J. Johnson, West Combined Division | — | — |
| Mr. C. Foad, Poplar South Division | — | — |
| Mr. H. J. Langley, Bromley North Division | — | 18 |
| †Mr. R. E. Miners, Bromley Central Division | 5 | 30 |
| {Mr. A. J. Field, Bow East Division | 7 | — |
| Mr. W. Boyce, Bow West Division | — | 55 |
| 15 | 103 |
*Mr. Johnson reported that on each occasion when passing the
portion of canal in his District no canal boats have been observed.
†Mr. Miners reported that he inspected one non-registered boat twice.
‡ Mr. Field reported that he inspected one registered boat twice.
WORKSHOPS,* WORKPLACES, LAUNDRIES AND
OUTWORKERS.
Registers and Inspections, Shops Acts, 1912 and 1913 (see page 212).
The Home Work Order of the 20th January, 1913 (No. 91).
Order of the Secretary of State: Employment at Night of
Male Young Persons of 16 Years and Upwards. Factory
and Workshop Act, 1901, Amendment Bill. Factory and
Workshop Act, 1901, Amendment Bill (No. 2). Underground
Workrooms Bill (H.L.). Factory (Hours of Labour) Bill.
Employment of Children Bill. Eight Hours Working Day
Bill. Hotels and Restaurants Bill. Daylight Saving Bill.
Weekly Rest-day Bill.
Registers and Inspections.
As to the number and description of workshops on the registers see
Tables A and B, pages 161 and 162.
* See Footnote, page 157.