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Mitcham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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SWIMMING BATH.
The water in the swimming bath is under a continuous process
of filtration, chlorination and aeration. Bacteriological tests show
that the water is very clean. During the summer season 109,546
persons used the swimming bath. Slipper baths are also provided,
and unemployed persons are allowed free use of these baths.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In connection with the administration of the Public Health and other Acts the following legal proceedings were undertaken during 1935:—
| PARTICULARS. | Result. |
|---|---|
| Summons under Shops (Hours of Closing) Act. Ditto. | Case dismissed. Pined 20s. |
SCHOOLS.
The supervision of the public elementary schools is under the
control of the Education Department of the Surrey County Council.
The sanitary fittings, etc., however, are inspected periodically
by the sanitary inspectors.
Water Supply.— All schools have a constant supply of water
from the mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Medical Inspection.— The medical inspection of school children
is carried out by the Education Department of the Surrey County
Council.
Closure of Schools.— No school has been closed by the local
authority during the year.
Infectious Diseases.— Scholars in contact with a case of
infectious disease are excluded from school, the period of exclusion
being that set out in the memorandum of the County School
Medical Officer to the Surrey Education Committee. The head
teacher of the school concerned is always notified of this exclusion
and the reason for same.