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11 JUNE, 1890.
To the Vestry of the Hamlet of Mile End Old Town.
Gentlemen,
I beg to reports to you under the Artizans and
Labourers Dwellings Act of 1868, the premises known
as 23, Eagle Place, "which are in such a condition
dangerous to health so as to be unfit for human
tation tor the following reasons—
The roof is defective.
The staircase is defective.
There is no proper ventilation beneath floor boards.
The floor boards are decayed.
The walls are dilapidated.
I am, &c.,
(Si&ied) THOMAS TAYLOR,
May 29th, 1890. Medical Officer of Health.
Moved by Mr. Hirst seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved—
That the said Reports be referred to Mr. John Mackenzie
Knight, Surveyor, to report thereon pursuant to the 6th section
of the Artizans and Labourers' Dwellings' Act, 1868.
XII. The following matters were referred to No. 3 Committee:
(1) As to the sanitary state of the house and premises No. 75,
Old Church Road.
(2) As to the water supply to the W. C. at No. 43, Bedford
Street.
(3) As to the water supply to the W. Cs. at the houses in
Exmouth Street.
XIII. Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. W. A. Kemp
and resolved—That the Surveyor be instructed to board up
the premises Xos. 53, 55, 57, 59, and 61, Old Church Road.
XIV. The Clerk read a letter dated 7th May, 1890, from the
London County Council on the subject of the houses Xos. 3 to
17, Frimley Street, stating that in the present state oi the law
they are unable to take any action in the matter.
XV. The Vestry proceeded to the election of the Standing
Committees of the Vestry.
Resolved—That Messrs. Hirst, Upton, Peacock, and Coker,
be appointed tellers.
Committee No. 1,
For Finance, Parliamentary, and General Purposes.
north ward.
The following members were nominated, viz.: Messrs.
Richardson, Ockelford, Cushen, Dr. Reilly, and Mr. Crockford.
The names were submitted to a show oi hands and there
appeared