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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25 MAY, 1892. 59
Committee re Petition ot Dustmen, &c., be placed on the
Agenda lor consideration next alter the confirmation of the
Minutes.
IX. The Clerk submitted notices from the Medical Officer of
Health complaining ot nuisances caused by stopped drains
existing at the Grosvenor Arms, Nos. 37, 39,41, 43, 45, 47, 49,
51, 53, 57, 59, 61, and 63, Grosvenor Street; Nos. 62, 64, 66,
08, and 70, Cleveland street; Nos. 32, 34, and 36, Stepney
High Street; No. 8, Richardson Street; and No. 9, Cadiz
Street.
Moved by Mr. I.J. Smith seconded by Mr. J. J. Musto and
resolved—lhat the requisite notices to abate the nuisances
complained ot 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.
X. A Petition was received from residents in the New Road
with regard to nuisances arising from the sewer.
The Surveyor having stated that the sewer was one under
the control of the London County Council,
It was moved by Mr. Steadman seconded by Mr. Coker and
resolved—That the Petition be sent to the London County
Council, and urging immediate attention thereto, and that the
several members tor this Hamlet be requested to give their
assistance to obtain a remedy.
XI. The following matters were referred to No. 2 Committee:
(1) As to state of the carriageway paving in Commercial
Road.
(2) As to the placing a lamp in Philpot Court.
XII. The following matters were referred to the Sanitary
Inspector: (1) As to the keeping of sheep at a stable at No. 19,
Maidmans Street.
(2) As to water supply for domestic purposes and to water
closets at Nos. 146, 150, 152, and 154, Gratton Street.
XIII. The Clerk submitted a certificate of the Vestry's Analyst
stating that a sample submitted to him as butter was not
butter, but margarine.
Moved by Mr. T. J. Smith seconded by Mr. A. Druitt and
resolved—That proceedings be taken against the person who
sold such sample to your Inspector.