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Poplar 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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CANAL BOATS ACTS.
For the year ended 31st December, 1929, 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 | 6 | — |
| Mr. A. J. Field. Bow East Division Mr. S. Kelly, | 2 | — |
| Mr. F. A. Smith, Bow West Division | — | |
| Totals | 8 | — |
*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 1929."
Mr. H. J. Langley reported: "No canal boats have been observed in the
Bromley North section of the canal during 1929."
Mr. Wm. Johnson reported: "Two boats, fair condition; 4 boats, various
defects, chiefly broken skylights boarded over, obstructing light and ventilation."
Mr. S. Kelly reported: "Only males on board boats inspected. Both boats
in good order."
Mr. F.A. Smith reported: "No canal boats have been seen during 1929 "