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Poplar 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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51
CANAL BOATS ACTS.
For the year ended 31st December, 1928, the inspections and reports of the Inspectors were as follows:—
| Registered boats. | Non-Registered boats. | |
|---|---|---|
| *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 | 3 | I |
| Mr. A. J. Field, Bow East Division | — | — |
| Mr. F. A. Smith, Bow West Division | — | — |
| Totals | 3 | I |
*There is no canal in either of these Divisions ; the Inspectors deputise,
when necessary, for other Inspectors.
Mr. J. Johnson reported: "No registered canal boats have been seen in West
Combined Division section of canal during 1928."
Mr. H. J. Langley reported: "No canal boats have been observed to stop in
the Bromley North section of the canal during 1928."
Mr. Wm. Johnson reported: "Two boats belonging to the same firm were in
generally neglected condition. In one the cooking stove was defective and the
cabin woodwork dirty. In the other, the cabin was very dirty and woodwork charred
and burnt. Roof of cabin leaky. Cooking stove defective and broken and without
funnel to flue. Letters were sent to the owners and to the Registration Authority.
One boat since overhauled and the other proceeded to Brentford for overhaul."
Mr. A. J. Field reported: "Canal boats which frequently discharged cargoes
in the Bow East Division have ceased to call, owing to changed business conditions.
Frequent visits have been, and are being, paid to this section of the canal but no
registered or residential boats have been seen."
Mr. F.A. Smith reported:" No canal boats have been seen during 1928."