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Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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10 intimations, 1 statutory notice and 1 final notice were served. The
lequirements of these documents were complied with.
| Registered boats. | Non- Registered boats. | |
|---|---|---|
| *Mr. H. A. Tibbatts, East Combined Division | — | — |
| Mr. W. J. Colborne, West Combined Division .. | — | — |
| *Mr. A. L. Dove, Poplar South Division (East) | — | — |
| *Mr. H.J. Langley, Poplar South Division (West) | _ | _ |
| Mr. C. S. Westbrook, Bromley North Division | — | — |
| Mr. Wm. Johnson, Bromley Central Division | 1 | 4 |
| Mr. S. Kelly, Bow East Division | 4 | — |
| Mr. F. A. Smith, Bow West Division | — | — |
| Totals | 5 | • 4 |
*There is no canal in either of these Divisions; the Inspectors deputise, when
necessary, for other Inspectors.
Mr. W. J. Colborne reported: "No canal boats have been seen at times of
visits to the Canal."
Mr. C. S. Westbrook reported : "No registrable boats seen at times of visits to
canal bank."
Mr. Wm. Johnson reported: "In two cases letters of caution re registration
were sent. In two cases legal proceedings were taken. One boat was inspected
thrice."
Mr. S. Kelly reported : "In two cases cabins dirty, and in one of these cases
there was no drinking water receptacle. In two cases there were 110 registration
certificates on board. Letters of caution sent to owners."
Mr. F. A. Smith reported : " No canal boats have been seen during 1931."
Summonses were issued against the master and owner of an unregistered vessel
for unlawfully using it as a dwelling place (in the case of the master) and for aiding
and abetting by the owner.
The summons against the master was dismissed without costs, and that against
the owner was dismissed with £5 5s. costs against the Council, it being held that
the vessel in question was registered under the Merchant Shipping Acts.