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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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2o6 26 OCTOBER, 1892.
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| districts | Total. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1. | No. 2. | No. 3. | ||
| Waste pipes of sinks disconnected from direct communication with drains | 69 | 19 | 19 | 107 |
| Rain-water-pipes ditto ditto | 68 | I | 6 | 75 |
| Houses cleansed | 22 | I I | 4 | 37 |
| Yards paved and paving repaired | 10 | 21 | 22 | 53 |
| Ashpits provided, repaired or covered | 38 | 15 | 27 | 80 |
| Miscellaneous repairs—roofs, &c. | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Offensive accumulations removed | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Swine removed | 0 | I | 0 | 1 |
| Occupation of underground rooms | ||||
| discontinued | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Signed
t. j. smith.
wm. catmur.
alfred druitt.
Moved by Mr.T.J.Smith seconded by Mr.Birks and resolved
—That the Report be received.
Resolved—That it be considered seriatim.
drainage application.
Moved by Mr.T.J.Smith seconded by Mr.Birks and resolved
—That that part of the Report be adopted and it was resolved
accordingly.
lewin's buildings.
Moved by Mr.T.J.Smith seconded by Mr.Birks and resolved
—That that part of the Report be adopted and it was resolved
accordingly.
mortuary and coroner's court.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith and seconded by Mr. Birks—
That that part of the Report be adopted.
After considerable discussion, during which several amendments
were moved, but ultimately, along with the motion, all
withdrawn ; it was
Moved by Mr. Richardson seconded by Mr. T. J. Smith and
resolved unanimously—That it be referred to the Surveyor to
report on sites and premises suitable for the purposes of a
Mortuary, and building for reception of bodies during time
required to conduct post-mortem examinations.
Moved by Mr. T.J.Smith seconded by Mr. Birks and resolved
That the remainder of the Report be adopted and it was
resolved accordingly.