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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Acton 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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SWIMMING.
During Season of 1908, 16 Swimming Classes were held during School hours and 8 out of School hours. Total 24.
| School.3e | Classes per week. | Total No, of Scholars who have attended the baths during the season. | Total No. of attendances made during the season. | No of Scholars in the School who can swim | No. of Scholars who have learned to swim this season. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Boys | 1 | 24 | 182 | 13 | 6 |
| Beaumont Park Boys | 3 | 104 | 951 | 57 | 38 |
| Beaumont Park Girls | 1 | 39 | 402 | 5 | 3 |
| Central Senior | 5 | 128 | 1,800 | 82 | 31 |
| Central Junior | 3 | 100 | 1,440 | 36 | 26 |
| Priory Boys | 4 | 131 | 1,173 | 57 | 49 |
| Priory Girls | 1 | 44 | 368 | 12 | 10 |
| South Acton Senior Boys | 2 | 45 | 990 | 38 | 28 |
| Southfield Rd. Senior | 2 | 119 | 990 | 49 | 30 |
| Willesden Junction | 2 | 35 | 490 | 20 | 12 |
| Totals | 24 | 769 | 8,786 | 369 | 233 |
In conclusion we beg to thank the staff of the Education Depart
ment and the teachers for the assistance we have received, not only
in compiling this report, but also in the work of medical inspection.
We remain,
Your obedient servants,
D. J. THOMAS.
L. E. WILSON.
Woodgaths' Electric Printing Works, Strafford Road S. Acton.