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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 1914

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

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Table: Police Court Proceedings,

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.
1-6, Prospect PlaceOpen space not properly paved1914. 23rd January£2 15s. 4d. costs, work reported doneJohnson, J.
26, Follett StreetUpper sink and waste pipe defective, wash-house floor defective and broken, water-closet damp, dirty and dilapidated, and trap of soil pan broken10th February5s. penalty, 44s. costs, work reported doneBullock, J.
10 & 12, Oriental TerracePremises filthy and dilapidated, no proper and sufficient water supply19th FebruaryClosing Order made and 27s. costs in each caseJohnson, J.
106, Sussex StreetFront basement room overcrowded13th MayOrder to abate nuisanceJohnson, J.
48, PennyfieldsNo proper and sufficient supply of water5th JuneClosing Order and 27s. costsBullock, J.
48, PennyfieldsRescind Closing Order16th SeptemberClosing Order rescindedJohnson, J.
43, St. Leonard's RoadNeglect to comply with Council's notice to cleanse, alter or amend the drains15th August44s. costs, Defendant undertook to do workBullock, J.
158, St. Stephens RoadTop floor back room overcrowded2nd NovemberAdjourned sine dieBoyce, W.
40, Vesey StreetNo proper and sufficient water supply10th November .40s. penalty and 44s. costs, supply re-instatedJohnson, J.