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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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26 NOVEMBER, 1890.
At 19, Knott Street, nothing has been done; at 21, the
property ot the same owner, only some whitewashing
and papering have been done.
Nos. 58 & 66 are empty.
At No. 68 some works have been done, but they are
not completed.
I am, &c.,
(Signed) JNO. M. KNIGHT.
November 25th, 1890.
Resolved—That the Report be received.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved
—That the subject of the houses Nos. 19, 21, & 68, Knott
Street, be referred to No. 3 Committee to be dealt with under
the Housing of the Working Classes Act if possible.
XII. The Clerk read a letter of 25th inst. from Mr. J. E. Harris,
drawing attention to an obstruction in the Mile End Road
opposite Cleveland Street, and adjoining the Police Station.
Moved by Mr. W. A. Kemp seconded by Mr. Cushen and
resolved—That the letter be referred to No. 2 Committee for
consideration and report.
XIII. Mr. Steadman pursuant to notice moved and it was
seconded by Mr. Richardson—That the wages of the Road
Sweepers be increased from 22/- to 25/- per week.
The Chairman put the motion to a show of hands when
there were
In favor 12 votes
Against 12 ,,
A division was demanded and upon such division there
appeared
In favour of the motion—Messrs. Bandey, Baxter, Browning,
Chidgey, Crockford, A. Druitt, Henley, E. Kemp, Mardorf,
E. P. Moore, J. J. Musto, Peacock, Richardson, Schweitzer,
Steadman.—15 votes.
Against the motion—Messrs. Birks, Bull, Burge, Coker,
Cook, Cushen, Furness, Hasted, Livermore, Loftus, McEwen,
Manchee, Nicholls, Proops,Taylor, Thomas,Wood.—17 votes.
The Chairman thereupon declared the motion lost.
XIV. Moved by Mr. W. A. Kemp seconded by Mr. Furness
and resolved—That the Vestry do now adjourn and that thanks
be voted to the Chairman.
The Meeting then separated.
Signed
robert kemp.
t. g. livermore.