Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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have been sent to poplar and towards the end of the year discussions were taking
place with a view to making a combined arrangement for the four boroughs concerned.
A final arrangement had not been settled at the end of the year although the poplar
mortuary was then being used to receive bodies from all four boroughs.
The total number of bodies received during 1953 was 715. (Residents 302,
non-residents 413). Post-mortem examinations were made in all cases and inquests
were held in 162 cases.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
This Act requires the registration of premises upon which a business is
carried on involving the use of filling materials. The number of premises registered
is 9.
The Act also requires the licensing of premises for the storage of rag flock,
and 3 licences have tieen issued.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Licences have been issued in respect of seven premises within the Borough.
Swimming Baths and Wash-houses.
The following bathing establishments are maintained by the Council under
the supervision of the Chief Baths Superintendent: -