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Mile End 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]
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25 NOVEMBER, 1891.
| East. | West. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drains cleansed | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Drains tested and found defective | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Drain „ „ alright | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Waste pipes of sinks disconnected from direct communication with the drains | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Water-supplies for domestic purposes disconnected from those used for flushing the closets | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Water supplies provided to closets | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Yards paved | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Summonses taken | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Magistrate's orders obtained | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Signed
G. F. BURGE.
ALFRED DRUITT.
EDWARD KEMP.
T. J. SMITH.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Birks and
resolved—That the Report be received.
Resolved—That the first recommendation be considered
separately.
HOSE, PURCHASE OF.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Burge—That
that part of the Report be adopted.
Moved by Mr. Peacock seconded by Mr. Richardson as an
amendment—That the Vestry write three or four makers of
Hose inviting offers for the supply of five lengths of Hose as
required.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of
hands and there were.
In favour 11 votes
Against 11 „
It was then resolved unanimously—That the matter be
referred back to the Committee for further consideration and
report.
Moved by Mr. Burge seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved—
That the remainder of the Report be adopted, and it was
resolved accordingly.
Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. Hirst and
resolved—That in the opinion of this Vestry the several
houses, Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Dinah Row, have not been
rendered fit for human habitation, and that the necessary
steps are not being taken with all due diligence to render
them so fit, and that the continuance of the buildings being, or
being part of such dwelling houses, is dangerous or injurious
to the health of the public, or to the inhabitants of the neighbouring
dwelling houses. And that it is expedient to order