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Tottenham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The following table shows the expenditure on School Journeys since the Committee decided to aid them:—
| Year. | Amount Sanctioned. £ | Amount Spent. £ |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 300 | 221 |
| 1921 | 250 | 209/10 |
| 1922 | 187/10 | 138/17 |
| 1923 | 187/10 | 185 |
| 1924 | 210 | 210 |
| 1925 | 190 | 168/3 |
| 1926 | 120 | 131 |
| £1,445 | £1,263/10 |
The following are brief particulars of the Journeys carried out
during 1926:—
1. DOWN LANE CENTRAL SCHOOL.
All the pupils of the First Year, numbering over 80, spent a week at
Tankerton, near Whitstable, where they were lodged in the Marine
Hotel. The time fixed for the visit unfortunately coincided with the
General Strike. Considerable difficulty was, therefore, experienced in
securing the conveyance of the girls. In order to carry out her undertaking
with the hotel proprietors, and to avoid disappointing the girls, who had
looked forward to the outing, the Head Mistress thought it advisable to
carry out her programme. Additional expense was entailed for conveyance,
etc., and the Committee made an additional grant of £16 to
meet this outlay.
Excursions were made to Dover, Sandwich, Canterbury and other
places, and a visit by motor-boat was paid to the Fleet, then stationed
near Dover.
In spite of the difficulties encountered, the journey was carried out,
and the girls derived much educational benefit and enjoyment from it.
The total cost was £202 10s. 10d., towards which the Committee
contributed £76.