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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

Shoreditch 1867

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]

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9
NEW TOWN HALL.
The Architect reported on the 16th November, 1867, that, with
the exception of painting, the builder had completed the New Town
Hall, as per contract, and on the 17th December, 1867 the Vestry
appointed a Hall Keeper, who took possession of the building at
Christmas, 1867.
A Committee appointed by the Vestry has furnished the offices for
the Clerks, Surveyor, &c., and also the chairs, benches, and fittings for
the large hall. The Council Chamber, in which the Vestry hold their
meetings, has been temporarily fitted up for carrying on the business.

Table: The principal to be repaid in twenty years by equal annual instalments, and the interest of 5 per cent, per annum, half yearly.

The principal to be repaid in twenty years by equal annual instalments, and the interest of 5 per cent, per annum, half yearly.

When borrowed.Amount.Amount repaid.Amount due.
July 27th 1858£3000£135000£165000
December 1st, 1858200090000110000
November 12th, 18615000150000350000
£10,000£375000£625000

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* This Loan will have to be repaid by equal Annual Instalments in 30 years,
and the Interest, at the rate of £5 per cent, per annum, half-yearly.
f This amount is for the expenses in the conveyance of the land, and the Bonds
required in borrowing the money.

Table: The following Sewers have been constructed by the Vestry, and the Works done by Contract:

The following Sewers have been constructed by the Vestry, and the Works done by Contract:

LOCALITY.DIMENSIONS.COST.
3 by 9 2 by 6 1 brick thick3 by 0 2 by 0 ½ brick thick2 by 018 inches pipe sewer12 inches pipe sewer
£s.d.
Bevenden Street & vicinity323250............280544149
New Gloucester Street762............120......683010
Paid from the Sewers Bate..............................1227157
Motley Street and vicinity1190......1310......1056129500
Albert Street and vicinity410......660......400536138
Vinegar Ground700490294......1105113932
112560012070918761467104