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PUBLIC WASH-HOUSES.
The public wash-houses in Scotts Road form part of the
building comprising the indoor Swimming Baths, Lime
Grove.
These wash-houses are very well patronised, and provide
a means of clothes-washing for many families living
in tenement houses without washing accommodation.
They are open ordinary week-days from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., except Saturdays, when they are available from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PROPAGANDA.
During the year "Better Health," a monthly Health
Journal, published under the auspices of the Society of
Medical Officers of Health, was distributed.
One thousand copies of this Journal being distributed
monthly to the Schools and Infant Welfare Centres.
The Journal is welcomed by the School Teachers as a
great help in the teaching of Hygiene.
INFANT LIFE PROTECTION.
Children and Young Persons Acts, 1908-1932.
On the 1st April, 1988, the duties relating to Infant Life
Protection were transferred from the London County
Council to the Metropolitan Borough Councils.
The sections of the Acts under the jurisdiction of the
Borough Council relate to :—
(1) Notices to be given by persons receiving infants,
under the age of nine, for reward.
(2; Appointment and powers of inspection to visit any
infants referred to in any notice given.
(8) Persons prohibited from receiving children for
reward.