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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Poplar 1931

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

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Table: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Metropolis Management Acts, etc.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Metropolis Management Acts, etc.

Address.Nature of Complaint.Date of Decision.Result.Inspector.
42, Devas StreetVarious defects1931. 22nd Jan14 days' order; £2 8s. costs..Luke, H. W.
115, Upper North StreetCeilings of ground floor, front and back rooms, part fallen and remainder dangerous3rd Feb7 days' order; £2 8s. costs..Colborne, W.J.
37, Campbell RoadMain roof defective and other defects..6th MarWork done; 10s. penalty; £2 5s. costsWestbrook, C. S.
50, Broomfield StreetBack wall taken down, leaving premises exposed to weather2nd Mar7 days' order; £2 8s. costs ..Colborne, W. J.
37, Stratfield RoadDrain obstructed6th MarWork done; costs allowed, £1 1s.Westbrook, C. S.
52, Broomfield StreetBack wall taken down leaving premises exposed to weather2nd Mar7 days' order; £2 8s. costs ..Colborne, W. J.
34, Ranwell StreetRoof defective and other defects6th Mar7 days’ order; £2 8s. costs ..Harris, A. H. T.
319, Manchester RoadVarious defects .. .. .. .. ..24th Mar£2 penalty; £2 5s. costsDove, A. L.
9, Stebondale StreetVarious defects ..26th MarWork done; Summons withdrawn; costs paid, £2 5s.Dove, A. L.
115, Upper North StreetAccumulation of rubbish in yard, walls of front and back rooms dirty24th Apr7 days’ order; £2 8s. costs ..Colborne, W.J.
2, Blackthorn StreetVarious defects ..30th Apr7 days' order; £2 penalty; £2 8s. costsWestbrook, C. S.
4, Blackthorn StreetVarious defects30th AprWork done; £2 penalty; £2 5s. costs” ”
238, Devons RoadVarious defects ..30th Apr7 days' order; £2 penalty; £2 88. costs” ”
63, Fairfoot RoadFlues from stove without sufficient up-draught12th JuneWork done; £2 4s. costs” ”
47, Market StreetW.C. obstructed; main roof defective and other defects30th June7 days' order; £2 8s. costs; additional costs for distress, 5s.Dove, A. L.
” ”Failed to comply with Magistrate's order21st July£3 penalty; £3 3s. costs” ”
2, Powis RoadMain roof and ceiling of first floor front room defective24th JulyWork done; £2 4s. costsWestbrook, C. S.