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Mile End 1868

The twelfth annual report of the Vestry of the Hamlet Mile End Old Town in the county of Middlesex

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ments have been made with a view to prevent the
nuisance complained of.
It is not necessary that I should, in this Report, give
the details of the daily minor duties of this department.
In conclusion, I need only congratulate the Vestry upon
the very favourable condition of the public health of the
Hamlet as compared with other districts in the Metropolis
I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
M. CORNER.
The following is the Inspector's return for the year
ending March, 1868:—
Cesspools abolished 35
Houses and premises connected with sewers 120
Foul drains cleansed 169
Accumulation dung and refuse removed 27
Traps provided for drains, closets, &c 902
Dust bins provided 95
Premises from which Pigs were removed 14
Houses cleansed and purified 228
All the Slaughter houses, Cow houses, and Bakehouses
have been frequently inspected at numerous
intervals and one special annual visit with the Medical
Officer of Health.
HENRY LESIIAW,
Sanitary Inspector,