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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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280 4 MARCH, 1891.
proceedings reeore magistrate.
Moved by Mr. Coker and seconded by Mr. Burge—That
that part of the Report be adopted.
Moved by Mr. Furness seconded by Mr. Upton as an
amendment—That this matter be referred back to the Committee
to further consider:
(a) As to the extension of the 24 hours being allowed for
the cleansing of drains, and
(b) As to one summons for several houses where they
belong to one and the same owner.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of hands,
and there were
In favour 13 votes
Against 20 „
The Chairman declared the amendment lost.
Moved by Mr. Peacock and seconded by Mr. A. Lloyd as
an amendment—That two days notice be given instead
of 24 hours before proceedings are taken against the owners
for cleansing drains.
After discussion Mr. Peacock by consent withdrew his
amendment.
The Chairman then submitted the motion for the adoption
of that part of the Report, and declared it carried, and it was
resolved accordingly.
adulteration of milk.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Coker and resolved
—That that part of the Report be adopted and it was resolved
accordingly.
international congress.
Moved by Mr. Padfield seconded by Mr. Burge and resolved
—That that part of the Report be adopted and it was resolved
accordingly.
VI. Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. Upton and
resolved— That it be referred to No. 1 Committee to consider
and report as to the disposal of the profit costs awarded by
the Magistrates under the various Sanitary Acts.
VII. Mr. Hasted submitted a memorial signed by a number of
inhabitants of Harford Street and adjacent streets on the
subject of the removal of Dust, and as to the using of Dust
pails, and moved and it was seconded by Mr. W. A. Kemp
and resolved—That the Memorial be referred to the Xo. 3
Committee for consideration and report at the next meeting.
VIII. Moved by Mr. Calton seconded by Mr. Padfield and
resolved—That the Vestry at its rising do adjourn until this
day fortnight at 7 p.m.