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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
Fulham 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Sketch at Open Air Theatre, Bishop's Park - August, 1960
This short sketch, written and acted by Town Hall staff, was very
favourably received and was performed on six occasions before the
normal public shows arranged by the Civic Recreation Department commenced.
Mr, C. R, Davis, Divisional Superintendent of the St, John Ambulance Brigade, and members of the 133rd Fulham Division also took part The sketch was entitled "Living with Danger" and demonstrated the following hazards:-
| 1. | Pan handles protruding over the edge of the stove. |
| 2. | The open oven door. |
| 3. | The insecurely stacked pans. |
| 4. | A bucket of hot water. |
| 5. | The overhanging tablecloth. |
| 6. | Teapot near the edge of table. |
| 7. | Chair with a broken rung. |
| 8. | Mirror over fireplace. |
| 9. | Fire without fireguard. |
| 10. | Long flex from the ceiling light, |
| 11. | Torn linoleum |
| 12. | Rumpled rug near the doorway. |
House of Hazards' Home Safety Competition for Children
A "Home Safety" Competition for children was organised at the
suggestion and with the assistance of Messrs. Smith & Nephew Ltd.,
manufacturers of first aid requisites.
45 entries were received for this competition which appeared in
the "Fulham Chronicle" on the 5th August, The competitors were
divided into two age groups, under 11 years, for which there were 19
entries, and 11 15 years, for which 26 entries were received. Each
competitor had to spot the faults illustrated in an outline sketch of a
domestic scene and then colour in the picture. The judges were
Councillor J. J. Ireland, Chairman of the Accident Prevention Committee,
Miss A. Prudhoe, Assistant Public Relations Officer, Smith & Nephew
Ltd., Mr. Graham Barber of Messrs. Barber's Stores, Mr. L. Garratt,
representing the Editor, "Fulham Chronicle", and Dr. C. A. Meade,
Deputy Medical Officer of Health.
First, second and third prizes, plus three consolation prizes were
kindly provided for each group by Smith & Nephew Ltd., and were
presented by The Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Mrs. F, C. Pusey,
J. P., at Messrs. Barber's Stores. Letters signed by Councillor
J. J, Ireland were sent to all the competitors who failed to get
a prize.
The Home Safety Department of R.O.S.P.A, were informed of the
competition and published a photograph of the Mayor presenting the
prizes in their "Safety News" Bulletin.