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Poplar 1915

[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 purposes of the above Act, with the result that 3 non-registered
barges, and 3 registered canal boats were inspected, infringement of regulations
was discovered in one case and the owner was communicated with.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM JOHNSON, A.R. San. I,
Cert. San. Insp. Examn. Board (Lond.)
7 Cert. Meat and Food Insp. (Lond.)
Sanitary Inspector and Inspector
under Sale of Food and Drugs and
Canal Boats Acts.