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Tottenham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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HOSPITALS.
The observations relating to hospitals made in the 1932 Report are
equally applicable to the year 1934.
HEALTH WEEK.
The school teachers prepared a booklet which appealed to school
children of all ages. For the younger children there were tests in
handwork; for the older children crossword puzzle and essays. Diet
was the main theme discussed. Prizes were awarded to the successful
candidates in the essay competition.
POOR LAW RELIEF.
The following information has been kindly supplied by the Local
Public Assistance Officer and the Director of Public Assistance:—
Out-Door Relief:
Unemployed: Ordinary:
No. of cases
2,119
Amount.
£39,488 7s. 5d.
No. of cases.
2,295
Amount.
£45,780 10s. 0d.
Institutional Relief—North Middlesex Hospital.
No. of cases admitted from Tottenham during 1934 3,446
No. of days In-Maintenance of these patients during 1934 90,661
SHOPS ACTS.
Contraventions of these Acts were dealt with as follows :—34 first warning notices and 20 second warning notices were served upon offenders, and in 3 cases legal proceedings were taken, viz.:—
| Date. | Name. | Nature of Case. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | Thomas Eden, 10, Derby Road | Serving after the closing hour | Fined 5s. or seven days. |
| June | Edward Martin, 63, Rangemore Road | Serving after the closing hour | Fined 5s. or seven days. |
| July | Thomas Martin, 13, Bruce Grove | Serving after the closing hour | Fined 10s. or seven days. |