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distributed with the aid of appropriate shops and several senior
schools accepted supplies for use at woodwork classes.
During the Christmas season 40 gross pencils, 100 dozen
handkerchiefs and 1,000 booklets were issued to organisations
holding children's parties. Talks and lectures were given to
various local organisations.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
I am pleased to report that for the fourth consecutive year
it was not necessary to take formal action to secure the removal
of any persons from their own homes because they could no longer
care for themselves.
WELFARE SERVICE
The Occupational Centre, situated in Eastbury House has provided
for many of the Physically Handicapped a much needed social
club and they have benefitted both in health and mental outlook.
The table (on page 9 ) indicates the extent to which the
various services provided by the County Council under the provisions
of the National Assistance Act, 1948, have been afforded to
persons having residence in the Borough of Barking during 1964.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1961-SECTION 41
It was not necessary to take action under this Section of the
Act during the year. The Section provides for compensatory payments
to persons excluded from work at the request of the Medical
Officer of Health in the interests of public health.
MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH
Population
The estimated population of Barking at each mid-year for the
past decade, as notified by the Registrar General is given below:
1955 75,990
1956 75,560
1957 75,070
1958 74,850
1959 74,980
1960 74,920
1961 72,290
1962 72,440
1963 72,070
1964 71,510
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