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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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224 9 NOVEMBER, 1892.
Mr. Steadman then introduced the Deputation which
numbered twenty-seven.
Messrs. Dewitt, Fox, Robinson, and Bromley, having
addressed the Vestry, the Deputation withdrew, having been
first requested to leave with the clerk to the Surveyor the
name, address, age, and trade or calling of each person composing
it.
Moved by Mr. Steadman seconded by Mr. J. J. Musto and
• resolved—That the subject of the means to provide employment
for persons residing in the Hamlet who are out of work
and want employment be referred to a Special Committee,
consisting of the members of Xo. 2 Committee, the Chairmen
and Vice-Chairmen of the other three standing Committees,
and the Rev. E. Hoskyns (Rector), for consideration and
report, with power to take immediate action; and that a
register be kept at the Vestry Hall in which such persons
• wanting employment may enter their names, addresses, ages,
and trade or calling.
Moved by Mr. Browning seconded by Mr. J. J. Musto and
resolved—That the Committee meet on Friday next at 11 a.m.
Moved by Mr. Peacock seconded by Mr. Steadman and
resolved—That, if in consequence of the action of such
Special Committee, it become necessary to provide further
wages, the No. 1 Committee be empowered to draw a cheque
for payment theieof.
XIX. Resolved—That the Vestry do now adjourn, and that
thanks be voted to the Chairman.
Signed J LOFTUS
alfred furness.