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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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17 FEBRUARY, 1892.
X. The Clerk submitted notices (in addition to those referred
to in the No. 3 Committee's Report) from the Medical Officer
of Health, complaining of nuisances caused by stopped drains
existing at Nos. 6 and 8, Adelina Grove, and 99, Old Church
Road.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved
—That the requisite notices to abate the nuisances complained
of, within 48 hours be served upon the owners of such
premises; and that the Chairman sign the necessary orders
in each particular case, empowering the Inspector to make
complaints and take proceedings before the Magistrate, in case
of default in complying with the notices.
XI. Mr. Richardson asked for the use of the Vestry Hall on
Wednesday evening next, for the purpose of holding a public
meeting on the subject of the Election of County Councillors
for the London County Council.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Cushen and resolved
—That the use of the Vestry Hall be granted upon the usual
terms.
Mr. Furness asked for the use of the Vestry Hall for the
purpose of a Ball, the profits to be devoted to Hospitals, &c.
Moved by Mr. J. J. Musto seconded by Mr. Cushen and
resolved—That the use of the Vestry Hall be granted upon
the usual terms.
XII. The Surveyor submitted a list of premises in Sidney Street
which had been inspected and in which the drainage appeared
to be in bad order, and to require alteration and amendment
as follows:
Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 28, 34, 36, 46, 60, 7, 35, 47, 57, 61a,
and premises known as Gospel Hall, Sidney Street.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Burge and
resolved—That notices be given to the owners of such several
premises requiring them forthwith to abolish the present
brick drain and re-construct pipe drains, and to execute such
other works as may be necessary and to connect the new
drains with the sewer in Sidney Street.
XIII. The following matters were referred to No. 3 Committee
for consideration and report:
(1) The sanitary state of Nos. 41 or 44, Wilson Street.
(2) As to the placing of an urinal near the Globe P.H.. Mile
End Road.
XIV. The Report of the Committee for Dusting and Cleansing
was brought up as follows: