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Poplar 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Cleansing was necessary in the various bakehouses on 88 occasions.
Twenty-five other nuisances were found (including 1 defective or unsuitable
w.c. accommodation).
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
No action was taken under the bye-law made by the London County
Council for regulating the conduct of a business of a slaughterer of cattle,
which came into operation on 8th March, 1924.
SLAUGHTERER OF POULTRY.
No action was taken under the bye-laws made by the London
County Council respecting the business of a slaughterer of poultry,
allowed by the Minister of Health on the 22nd December, 1923.
CANAL BOATS.
For the year ended 31st December, 1924, the inspections and reports of the Inspectors respecting registered and non-registered canal boats were as follows:—
| Registered. | Non-Registered. | |
|---|---|---|
| †Mr. H. A. Tibbatts, East Combined Division | — | — |
| ‡Mr. J. Johnson, West Combined Division | — | — |
| † Mr. C. H. Brown, Poplar South Division | — | — |
| Mr. H. J. Langley, Bromley North Division | — | — |
| *Mr. Wm. Johnson, Bromley Central Division | 4 | 2 |
| **Mr. A.J. Field, Bow East Division | 5 | 6 |
| Mr. W. Boyce, Bow West Division | 2 | 20 |
| 11 | 28 |
† There is no canal in the East Combined and Poplar South Divisions, the
Inspectors deputise, when necessary, for other Inspectors.
‡ Mr. J. Johnson reported, "There have been no canal boats in my part of
canal at times of visits during 1924."
* Mr. W. Johnson reported that in one case the Master was unable to produce
certificate. A letter was sent to the owners.
** Mr. A.J. Field reported that one registered boat was visited twice.