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Although unemployment has remained so low throughout the
year, this office has placed 3,143 men and women in the twelve
months ending 17th November as compared with 3,300 during the
twelve months ending 18th November, 1953. The majority of
these people have been placed on the first day of attendance at the
office and consequently would rarely be included in the number of
persons registered as unemployed."

It will be noted that these figures follow the expected trend,
namely that the highest incidence of illness normally occurs during
January and February, and declines to its lowest level in August,
after which it tends to rise again.
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
The following details, which have been extracted from the
records at the Climatological Station at Church House Gardens,
have been furnished by the Borough Engineer :—
Total rainfall: 27.44 inches.
Mean maximum daily temperature: 56.83°.
Mean minimum daily temperature: 43.42°.
Highest maximum temperature recorded: 84° (1st September).
Lowest minimum temperature recorded: 15° (6th February).
Lowest grass temperature recorded: 14° (7th February).
OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
The value of Bromley's open spaces cannot be over estimated,
for they provide rest and relaxation for the older members of the
population and facilities for recreational activities for the younger
generation, thus making a notable contribution to the general well
being of the community.