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water, neither of which is expensive, would do much to improve the
conditions of many homes and to a certain extent prevent some of the
septic conditions and intestinal disorders met with in individuals of
all ages.
It must not be inferred that all houses in Poplar are dirty—far from
it—for I have visited many very poor homes where the floors, furnishings
(such as they were), and bedding were spotlessly clean, proving that
poverty is no bar to cleanliness.
While some believe that conditions are no worse than they used to
be, in my opinion there is still much work to be done in order to raise
the standard of general cleanliness and to impress on some mothers the
need for frequent and methodical cleaning of the home.
The Health Visitors and Inspectors have this constantly in mind
when carrying out their routine duties; tactful suggestions on the part
of the staff have effected much, but some cases seem to call for action
on the part of the local authority.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts.
13 certificates were issued to tenants. On applications of owners,
7 certificates that the work had been done were also issued.
10, Alton Street.
10, Alton Street. (At request of owner.)
55, Kelday Road.
8, Addington Road. (At request of owner.)
557, Manchester Road.
67 Stebondale Street. (At request of owner.)
29, Wansbeck Road.
77, Lefevre Road.
40, Northumberland Street. (At request of owner.)
58, Kerbey Street.
33, Jodrell Road.
9, Guildford Road.
109, Sussex Street.
4, Wendon Street.
33, Jodrell Road. (At request of owner.)
27, Guildford Road.
4, Glaucus Street.
71, Libra Road.
47, Barchester Street. (At request of owner.)
4, Wendon Street. (At request of owner.)