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Once again I show in diagrammatic form comparisons between the three
stations both for deposited matter and sulphur In the early months of the year
the largest deposit occurred at the Gloucester Avenue area and this continued
until the end of August, after which the deposit at the Camden Road area
exceeded that at Gloucester Avenue It is interesting to note how persistently
the situation remained better at Highgate The often repeated statement that
smoke knows no boundaries" is not entirely correct, and is no excuse for doing
nothing anywhere unless something can be done everywhere. In fact, even in small
areas the prevention of air pollution has a decided effect.
In July and August the Country enjoyed beautiful hot, sunny weather
During much of this time the emission of smoke from the Camden Motive Power
Depot caused very serious hardship to the residents of Gloucester Avenue The
Council will be aware of the various steps that have been taken and the
representations that have been made Three summonses were taken out against the
British Transport Commission Two were dismissed, no costs being awarded to
either side; to the third summons the British Transport Commission pleaded
guilty, but no fine was imposed by the Magistrate, nor costs awarded
I should like to be able to report that the situation is improving and that
the present difficulties will be overcome shortly I cannot do this At the
present moment I know of no steps, other than electrification and the use of
diesel engines that are likely to ameliorate the situation and it must be some
years before this takes place
St, Pancras Association for the Care of the Aged
For the past few years it has been my privilege to report on the steps
which are being taken to care for aged persons living in the borough I do this
in a dual capacity, as Medical Officer of Health and also as the Honorary
Medical Officer to the St. Pancras Association for the Care of the Aged These
dual offices reflect the composition of the Association which consists of eight
representatives of voluntary societies and twelve members elected by the Council
The Mayor is president and the Geriatrician of the University College Hospital
is a member of the Association. This combination has been a very happy one., for
the spirit of a voluntary association has been preserved together with the
facilities afforded by the Council in administration and organization.
It is now five years since the St Pancras Association for the Care of the
Aged was formed and I feel sure the Committee would like me to report the progress
that has been made.
Nurses
In 1951 one whole time nurse was employed to investigate and advise on old
people So successful was her work that further appointments have subsequently
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