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Deptford 1927

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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Health Week.
This was held at the Borough Hall from Monday to Friday
(inclusive), October 24th to 28th. A programme was handed into
every house in the Borough. The following are the details:—
Monday, October 24th.
2 p.m. Infant Consultations.
3.15 p.m. Address to Mothers by Dr. Margaret Emslie.
" The Only Way for Baby."
6-7 p.m. Films for Children (see list).
7-7.30 p.m. Films for Adults (see list).
8 p.m. Lecture by Sir George Newman, K.C.B., M.D.
(Chief Medical Officer to the Ministry of Health).
" The Primary Importance of Health."
Chairman—
His Worship the Mayor (Ald. R. L. W. Hall, J.P.).
Supported by the Member of Parliament for the Borough
(The Rt. Hon. C. W. Bowerman, P.C., M.P.).
Tuesday, October 25th.
2 p.m. Infant Consultations.
3.15 p.m. Address to mothers by Dr. Naomi Tribe.
"Ante Natal Care."
6-7 p.m. Films for Children (see list).
7-7.40 p.m. Films for Adults (see list).
8 p.m. Lecture by Dr. H. A. Ellis (of Harley Street).
" What Tuberculosis Means."
Chairman—Councillor Mrs. B. M. Drapper, J.P.
Wednesday, October 26th.
2 p.m. Infant Consultations.
3.15 p.m. Address to Mothers by Miss Margaret Green."
"The Arch of Health."
6-7 p.m. Films for Children (see list).
7-7.40 p.m. Films for Adults (see list).
8 p.m. Women's Evening. Lecture by Dr. Rose Turner
(British Social Hygiene Council).
Chairman—Councillor Mrs. L. E. White.
Thursday, October 27th.
2 p.m. Infant Consultations.
3.15 p.m. Address to Mothers by Dr. S. Eleanor Hill
(Maternity and Child Welfare Medical Officer).
6-7 p.m. Films for Children (see list).
7-7.40 p.m. Films for Adults (see list).
8 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Stella Churchill.
"Problems of the Working-Class Mother."
Chairman—Miss Ishbel Macdonald.