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 Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]
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(0 That the Vestry deny liability in respect of alleged
damage to pipes in Nelson Street.
(4) That the attention of the Police be called to the growing
nuisance, caused by Mr. Sullivan in Commercial
Road.
(5) That the Surveyor alter the position of a lamp 111
White Horse Lane near Rectory Square.
(6) Submitted refusal of consent by the Metropolitan Board
of Works, to formation of new street out of Hannibal
Road.
And also recommended—
(7) That a new lamp be placed in Lomas Buildings on certain
conditions.
(8) That Lomas Buildings be paved at the expense of the
owners.
(9) That the narrow entrance of Whitman Road be paved.
(10) That Silver Street, from Oxford Street to George Street,
be paved, and the channels in the remainder of the
street paved.
(11) That the channels be paved in Pole Street, Hawkins'
Street, Richardson Street, and Redman's Road.
(12) That part of the footway of Exmouth Street be widened.
The report was adopted.
The report of the Sanitary Committee—
(1) Submitted estimate for the half-year.
(2) Recommended that memorialists complaining of indecencies
occurring at the urinal at Blomfield Road, be
referred to the Police.
(3) Submitted quarterly report of Public Analyst.
The report was adopted.
The report of the Dusting and Cleansing Committee submitting—
Estimate for the quarter, and recommending that tenders be
invited for bargeing away refuse
was adopted.
The further consideration of the Plans, &c., Re Houses in
Greenfield Street was proceeded with, and it being reported that
the owner had provided nine water closets, the matter was adjourned
till the next meeting.
Resignation of Mr. Burge of his membership of the Sanitary
Committee received.
A Motion that all persons tendering, should be required to deposit
£5 upon certain conditions, was lost.
Ihe mode to be adopted in the future for reception of moneys
lor removal of 1 rade Refuse, &c., referred to the Dusting and
Cleansing Committee for consideration and report.
Oct. 10th. 46 Members present.
Messrs. Gardners' tender for removal of refuse by barge
accepted.
Poor Rate of 7d. in the £ approved.
Ihe report of the Finance Committee recommending—