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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 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Table: During the season, 240 scholars—167 boys and 73 girls—have earned the swimming certificate awarded by the Committee for children who this year have learned to swim, 40 yards in the case of boys and 20 yards in the case of girls.

During the season, 240 scholars—167 boys and 73 girls—have earned the swimming certificate awarded by the Committee for children who this year have learned to swim, 40 yards in the case of boys and 20 yards in the case of girls.

School.Classes per week.No. of attendances madeNo. of Scholars in School who can swim.No. of Scholars who have learnt to swim this season,
Acton Boys18601912
Acton Wells Mixed28995034
Beaumont Park Boys6305811777
Beaumont Park Girls14782918
Central Senior5219713955
Central Junior29662416
Priory Boys522497751
Priory Girls29722413
South Acton Boys520548265
South Acton Girls210612411
Southfield Road Senior6253311472
Roman Catholic26783829
Total3918005737453

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In conclusion, we beg to thank the staff of the Education
Department 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.
LILIAN E. WILSON.