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Poplar 1917

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

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No. of Street or Name of Premises or Locality, &c.Nature of Complaint.Date of Attendance at Police Court:Result-Name of Officer.
23, PennyfieldsFailed to comply with Closing Order, dated 21st June, 1917, made by Council (Tenant a)*19th SeptemberSummons adjourned and subsequently withdrawn, Defendant having removed.H. Tibbatts.
323, West Ferry Road .Premises without proper water supply and unlit for human habitation.22nd SeptemberMagistrate mado Order prohibiting use of premises. Tenant removed 26th Sept.Do.
47, Ida StreetFailed to comply with the notices authorised by the Council.4th DecemberOrder made to abate nuisance within seven days, £l 7s. costs.J. Bullock.
49, Ida StreetDo. do.Do.Do.Do.
72c, Mellish Street.Failed to comply with magistrates' Order of 23rd August to repair defective roof.13th NovemberAdjourned for one week to enable work to be done. £4 17s. 6d. penalty, £2 2s. costs.C. Foad

Under Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act.