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Mile End 1892

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

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20 JULY, 1892.
quarterly report of analyst
and inspector.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. Birks and
resolved—That that part of the Report be approved.
VII. 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
at Nos. 65, Wellesley Street, and 22, Bradwell Street.
Moved by Mr. Lacey 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.
VIII. Moved by Mr. J. J. Musto seconded and resolved—That
the Surveyor make out and submit a Return of the hours
worked by the Drain Cleansing Engine, and the total cost per
day of working the same.
IX. Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. Emery and
resolved—That the Surveyor be instructed to communicate
with the North Metropolitan Tramways Company with regard
to the state of the Tramways in Mile End Road, but especially
from Globe Road to the Eastern boundary of the Hamlet.
X. The following matters were referred for consideration and
report to Committees as follows:
(1) To No. 2 Committee—
(a) The repairs of the Paving in Bancroft Road opposite
the premises of Mr. Roberts.
(b) The state of Paving at the North-East corner of
Tredegar Square.
(c) As to Lighting of White Horse Lane end of Ernest
Street.
(2) To the Dusting and Cleansing Committee—
(a) As to Cards for the removal of dust being placed in
the windows not receiving attention.
(b) As to the provision of Hose and Water in the event
of fire at Stables.
(3) To the No. 3 Committee—
(a) As to giving the Surveyor power to approve in
certain cases of Plans of Drainage.
(b) As to stench in Cantrell Road.