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Mile End 1887

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

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(2) Stating that all applicants for relief had been put to
work, without having had to resort to made work.
(3) Stating that they had considered 20 private bills, and
had presented petitions—
(a).or amendment of Metropolitan Board of Works
(Theatres) Bill.
(b) Against Vauxhall Park, (The Lawn and Carroun House)
Bill.
(c) Against Brixton Park Bill.
(d) Against United Telephone Bill.
(4) Recommending that tenders be invited for printing and
stationery;
was adopted.
The Report of the Highways Commitee recommending—
That proceedings be taken against owners of houses, who
had not paid amounts claimed for paving works,
was adopted.
The Report of the Sanitary Committee, stating that Sub
Inspector Cox, seized and obtained the condemnation of 20,000
eggs which were unfit for food, was approved.
The Report of the Dusting and Cleansing Committee
recommending—
(1) The acceptance of Messrs. Gingell & Co's. tender to
supply for 3 months.
Clover. Hay. Straw.
1st cut. 2nd cut. Oat. Wheat.
88/- 82/- 84./- 37/- 36/6
(2) And that tenders be invited for supply of horses, carts
and drivers,
was adopted.
The use of the Hall, for holding a meeting on behalf of the
East London Auxiliarv Sundav School Union, erranted.
March 14.
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A resolution passed that the Clerk, be instructed and
empowered to prevent any persons, other than the Ratepayers,
attending the meetings of the Vestry, and to employ necessary
officers to remove any person who may interrupt, or otherwise
interfere with the proceedings of the Vestrv.
44 Members present.
1 he death of Mr. F. J. Wood, announced, and vote of condolence
passed.
Mr. W. E. Stevens' tender for the supply of horses, carts and
drivers, accepted.
lenders for stationery, opened and referred to Finance
Committee, for report.
Messrs. Penny & Hull's tender for printing, accepted.
The Report of the Finance Committee, recommending—
(1) That a petition be presented against Theatres (Metropolitan)
Bill, and
(2) That 5 Delegates be appointed to attend conference on
Metropolitan Board of Works, (Local Management)
was adopted.
A resolution passed for summoning the Vestry, on Easter
Tuesday, to transact the business appointed for that day.