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Lime Grove: The Public baths and wash-houses in Lime Grove, Shepherds
Bush, provide facilities for bathing, swimming and laundry work. For bathing
there are private hot baths or shower cubicles; and towels, soap, bath cubes and
shampoos are supplied at a small cost. There are concession rates for children, and
for old age pensioners free baths on certain days. In the public wash-houses, fully
automatic machinery is provided for washing and spin drying. There are also
hand irons.
There are two swimming baths at Lime Grove. The smaller is open all the year
round and the larger one is open during summer months only. During the winter
season it is converted into a public hall which may be hired for meetings, concerts,
wrestling, dances, etc. In addition, certain periods are set aside for Badminton and
Indoor Bowls.
Bloemfontein Road: There is an open air pool at Bloemfontein Road, Shepherds
Bush which, during the summer months, provides for swimming and sun bathing.
Staff Medical Examinations
During the year I have continued to carry out the duties of Staff Medical
Adviser to the Council.

At the beginning of 1953 the Council decided to put into operation a scheme
for controlling sick leave arrangements.
The scheme still works smoothly and satisfactorily and during the year 39
examinations were carried out in this connection.