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Mile End 1890

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

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104 25 JUNE, 1890.
Moved by Mr. Cushen, seconded by Mr. Upton, and
resolved—That the communications be referred to No. 1
Committee for consideration and report.
Mr. Cade nominated Mr. Richardson to be one of the
delegates, but no other member expressing willingness to
attend Mr. Richardson withdrew his name and the matter
dropped.
XV. The Clerk read a letter of the 20th inst from the London
County Council 011 the subject of the improvement of the
Stepney Green end of Ben Jonson Road.
Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. Coker and
resolved—That it be referred to No. 2 Committee for
consideration and report.
XVI. Mr. Richardson pursuant to notice moved and it was
seconded by Mr. Steadman—That the wages of the Dust
Day Gang be increased to 25/- per week each.
Moved by Mr. Chidgey seconded by Mr. J. J. Musto as
an amendment—That the matter be referred to the Dusting
and Cleansing Committee to bring up a report giving
particulars of the wages of the various dustmen.
After discussion Mr. Chidgey by consent withdrew his
amendment.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Cade as an
amendment—That the three dustmen referred to be merged
with the other dustmen.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of
hands, and declared it carried with but one dissentient.
The Chairman then submitted it as a substantive motion
and declared it carried.
XVII. notice of motion.
By Mr. Richardson.
That some arrangement be made by which all persons
employed by the Vestry shall have the advantage of a
half-holiday each week.
XVIII. Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Martin and
resolved—That the Vestry do now adjourn and that thanks be
voted to the Chairman.
The Meeting then separated.
Signed
w. upton.
f. g. martin.