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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
Bethnal Green 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green]
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the Vestry assumed the responsibility of the repairs
and winding of the church clock.
Board Room.
New curtains were supplied and fixed in the Board
Room by Mr. Lee, of Hackney Road, at a cost of
£44 1s. 4d.
Reporters.
In consequence of complaint as to the accommodation
provided for reporters attending the Vestry Meetings,
a table was provided for their accommodation near the
seat of the Chairman.
St. Poter's
Recreation'
Ground.
Complaints being made of the neglected condition of
the ground surrounding St. Peter's Church, towards the
maintenance of which the Vestry had some years since
agreed to contribute an annual sum of £20, the Vestry,
after considering the report of the Works Committee
on tho subject, resolved to revoke the grant.
I have the honor to bo, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. W. Barratt,
Surveyor to the Vestry.
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| Premises. | Recommendation of Surveyor. | Result. |
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| 15 Neath place | That the houses could not be satisfactorily repaired and should be demolished. | The owner submitted a scheme to the Vestry for reconstructing the houses, and pending his negotiation with the Freeholder for an extension of his lease has closed them, and they have not since been occupied. |
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| 72 Church street | Repairs & alterations specified | House closed by Vestry under the "Nuisances Removal Act" as unfit for habitation, and the necessary repairs, &c., carried out. |