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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Mile End 1892

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]

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20 JULY, 1892.
I. Moved by Mr. Burge seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved
—That the Minutes be taken as read.
Moved by Mr. Burge seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved
—That the Minutes are correctly recorded and be confirmed.
II. The Clerk submitted Contracts for the Seal of the Vestry,
as follows:
(1) Messrs. Fennings for supply of 1,000 tons of Broken
Guernsey Granite at 12/9 per ton.
(2) Messrs. Cole for performance of Smiths' Work.
(3) Messrs. Greaves, Bull & Lakin for Lime and Cement.
(4) Messrs. Cooper Bros. for 10,000 feet of York Paving at
62/6 per 100 feet superficial.
Moved by Mr. Burge seconded by Mr. Upton and resolved
—That the Seal of the Vestry be affixed to the several Contracts.
The Seal of the Vestry was affixed thereto accordingly.
III. The Clerk submitted copy of Advertisements inserted by
him in the "East London Observer," "East London Advertiser,"
"Eastern Post," and "East End News," inviting
Tenders as follows:
(1) For the supply of new Harness and for keeping in
repair the present Harness.
(2) For Wheels and Tyreing.
(3) For Hire of Horses, Carts, and Drivers.

Table: (1) Tenders for the supply of New Harness, &c., were then opened as follows:

(1) Tenders for the supply of New Harness, &c., were then opened as follows:

Thill Harness at per set.Chain Harness at per set.Long tail Wanties each.Keeping in repair new Harness at per set per ann.Keeping in repair present Harness at per set per ann.
Hopson & Sonpatent or £6 plain£5—14/9 for 5 years.14/9 for 3 years.
Robinson, J.£5 10/-£41%12/615/- for 3 years.—
Whittingham,T.patent £6 8/-plain £6—16/-—20/-for 3 or 5 years.