Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town]
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20 JULY, 1892.
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XI. The Vestry proceeded to further consider as to the Demolition
of the dwelling houses, Xos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Dinah
Row, under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890.
Moved by Mr. T.J.Smith seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved
—That the further consideration of the matter be adjourned
until the meeting of the Vestry next after the expiration of
four weeks from this date.
XII. The Clerk read letter of 20th inst. from Mr. C. Cox,
Sanitary Inspector, asking for an increase in his Salary.
Moved by Mr. Furness seconded by Mr. A. Lloyd and
resolved—That it be referred to No. 3 Committee for consideration
and report.
XIII. The Clerk submitted Precept of School Board for London
for the Half-year ending 25th March, 1893, amounting to
£8,286 12s. 6d.
Resolved—That it be referred to Xo. 1 Committee to make
the necessary financial arrangements.
XIV. The Clerk submitted Financial Statement of the Guardians
of Mile End Old Town for the Half-year ending Lady Da)',
1892.
Resolved—That it be received.
XV. The Clerk read letter of 18th June, 1892, from Vestry of
St. Saviour's, Southwark, on the subject of School Play
Grounds being open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved
—That it be referred to No. 3 Committee for consideration
and report.
XVI. Mr. Richardson, pursuant to notice, moved, and it was
seconded by Mr. Brown—That, in the opinion of this Vestry,
all Refreshments at the expense of the ratepayers should be
abolished.
The Chairman submitted the motion to a show of hands
and declared it lost.
A division was demanded and upon such division there
were
In favour of the motion—Messrs. Baxter, Booth, Brown,
Catmur, A. Druitt, Emery, Hancock, C. Howe, Moffatt,
Peacock, Richardson, W. J. Smith—12 votes.
Against the motion—Messrs. Birks, Bull, Cade, T. Cook,
Dorras, Furness, Jacobson, J. W. King, Lacey, A. Lloyd,
Loltus, McEwen, Marshall, J.J. Musto, Robertson, T. J. Smith,
Thomas, Upton, Wood—19 votes.
The Chairman declared the motion lost.