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into a chamber or tank where it is aerated, and afterwards
chlorinated before returning to the Baths.
Samples of water were periodically submitted for
bacteriological examination and found to be of a high
standard.
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 8 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.
Booklet—" Family Meals and Catering."—This booklet
is issued by the British Medical Association and contains
information as to the vitamins in various dishes and on
the preparation and cooking of meals containing full
nourishing values.
The Council, on the recommendation of the Maternity
and Child Welfare Committee, decided to distribute
copies of the booklet to all mothers attending the Infant
Welfare Centres and Ante-natal Clinics.
SHOPS ACT, 1934.
This Act contains provisions for (1) regulating the hours
of employment of persons under the age of 18 years