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Mile End 1896

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]

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Proceedings taken under the Housing of the Working Classes Act

Date of Representation to Sanitary Committee.Situation of Property.Nature of Representation.Time allowed to make Premises habitableState of Premises on Re-inspectionDate of Re-inspectionSubsequent Action taken by the Medical Officer of Health
Jan. 139, Raven RowWalls dilapidated and damp no water in W.C.21 days
Jan. 1524, Old Church RoadHouse old and dilapidated21 daysHouse nowApril 20
28, „habitable
30, „
116, „Took out summons
128, „
1, Hayfield YardHouse dilapidated; no ventilation; drains defectiveWork not doneMay 20June 1st, Magistrates, order to close
2, „September.— Took out summons, adjourned 1 month for work to be carried out. November.— Houses closed, summons adjourned sine die
3, „
4, „
Jan. 2929, John's Place
9, Coke StreetHouse dilapidated; drains defective; floorboards defective21 daysNothing doneMar. 20March 26. Took out summons work in progress, adjd. for 2 wks
Feb. 122, John's PlaceTook out summons, adjourned sine die
Mar. 2545, Ocean StreetHouse dilapidated; walls
74, „,, damp
76, „
June 3Rear of 244 Mile End RoadWalls damp; floor boards rottenHouse shut upAug.
17, Perth StreetWalls damp; fls. notventiled.Work completed
June 123, Single PlaceWalls damp; floor defective; roof defective; no under floor ventilationHouse shut up
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7, „
12, „
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14, „
Sep.161, Ferriers CourtHouse damp and dilapidated no ventln. under boards21 daysHouse shut upNov.
2, „Cleansing has been done but no underfloor ventln. Work in hand
3, „
4, „
Sep.30126, Old Church Rd.Walls damp; ceiling defective floor boards defective.
Oct. 14124, „
130, „
Nov. 2554, Cadiz StreetHouse dilaptd; walls damp
56, „
58, „
Dec. 93, Wade's PlaceHouse dilapidated and dirty; walls damp
8, „