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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.
At the end of the year there were 122 foster-children in
the care of 117 foster-mothers.
The Lady Sanitary Inspector is responsible for visiting
the homes of all foster-children.
During the year 83 foster-mothers were removed from the
register for various reasons and 49 new foster-mothers were
registered.
Twenty applications for registration were not approved.