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Removal of Nuisances, Proceedings, &c.
From 25th March 1806 to 25th March 1867, 158 notices have been served in duplicate
under the Nuisances' Removal Act, upon complaints made by the Medical Officer of Health
and Inspector of Nuisances, 60 of which have been effectually abated by proper drainage being
made from the respective houses into covered sewers, 90 have been abated by removal, and N
are standing over.
162 notices to make and cleanse drains, and provide water-closets, ashpits, and water supply
have been served in duplicate by order of the Vestry. In 142 cases the Owners have
properly complied therewith, by carrying out the requisite works, and 20 are in progress and
standing over.
15 notices of intention of Butchers to apply to have their Slaughter-houses licensed in this
parish, were received by the Vestry, which were severally inspected and reported upon by the
Medical Officer of Health. All of which were licensed by the Magistrates, in October, 1866.
3 notices from Cow-keepers of their intention to apply to have their Cow-houses licensed,
under the provisions of the Metropolis Management Amendment Act, 1862, were received by
Vestry; and the same having been inspected and approved by the Medical Officer of Health,
hey also were all licensed by the Magistrates, in October, 1866.
For further particulars see Medical Officer of Health's Annual Report hereto annexed.
(Appendix No. 1.)
Financial.
The Loan of £500, borrowed by the late Commissioners of Pavements of the late
Mrs. Arnold, has been paid off.
The loan of £800, borrowed by the Vestry of Mr. Samuel Brandon, at £5 per cent.,
still continues.
£200 has been paid off the Loan borrowed of Mr. J. W. Barrett, leaving £1,800 to be
repaid by yearly instalments of £200 each, with interest at £5 per cent., per annum.
The Accounts of Messrs. Daniel Serle, and William James Blake, the Churchwardens for
the year 1866-67, have been Audited, and the following is a copy of the Charities account:—
To Cash received from—
£
s.
d.
Plaistow Estate, 1 year's rent
25
11
4
Stratford Estate, 1 year's rent
72
5
6
Smith's Charity
44
9
0
Carry forward
£142
5
10
Charity Estates.