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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 1936

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

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Gully Cleansing.
A programme of conversion of brick gullies of 170 gallons capacity
to pot gullies of 30 gallons capacity is being proceeded with, and improved
sanitary conditions result from this work.
Three mechanical gully emptiers are employed and three men
(including driver) are engaged with each vehicle, and the gullies receive
regular attention.

Table: Number of street gullies in the Borough:—

Number of street gullies in the Borough:—

Brick gullies2,776
Pot gullies401
3,177

Table: Number of gully cleansings:—

Number of gully cleansings:—

Pot (30 gallons)1,333
Brick (170 gallons)9,418
10,751

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Refuse Disposal.
All refuse is discharged into barge at Northumberland Wharf. The
introduction of three hydraulic hoists has rendered possible the discharge
of loads at all states of the tide.
Refuse is tipped at Bowers Gifford, near Pitsea, in strict accordance
with the Ministry of Health's suggested precautions for "controlled"
tipping.

Table: SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR 1936.

SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR 1936.

House Refuse29,465 tons
Trade Refuse341 „
Street Sweepings5,454 „
Gully Detritus1,093 „
Solid Market Refuse1,923 „

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The. Work of the District Inspectors—see summarised statement facing
this page.

Table: Combined Drainage.—The following drainage works were approved by the Public Health Committee:—

Combined Drainage.—The following drainage works were approved by the Public Health Committee:—

No. 96, Stainsby Road (88-98)£65
Nos. 136-138, Upper North Street£100