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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

Bromley 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.During the year 55 children and young persons appeared before the Local Court. The types of offences were:—

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

During the year 55 children and young persons appeared before the Local Court. The types of offences were:—

Being beyond parental control3
Breach of Probation1
Committing damage to a lamp1
In need of care and protection1
Indecent exposure1
Larceny20
Riding cycle without lights7
Riding Cycle on footpath1
Road Traffic Act3
Wilfully obstructing passage of the footway2
Wilfully killing a wild bird1

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BOOT CLUB.
The transactions of the Boot Club during 1956 shew a marked
reduction on those for previous years, mainly due to the lower rate
of bonus now being offered. There were 157 members on the
31st December. 1956, and trading during the year can be summarised
as follows :—
Deposits from members £170
Number of vouchers issued 205
Value of vouchers issued £230
WELFARE—PROVISION OF CLOTHING.
As a result of applications received, thirty-two children were
provided with clothing during the year, at a total cost of £144 7s. 5d.