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the importance of vitamins and the unceasing fight by scientists
and medical services to prevent disease were shown. These
lectures accompanied by films appear to be popular with the
young people of the borough, and the attendance was good.
Later in the year, a further lecture and film show on
public health was held for the benefit of local Government
Officers, the two films depicting the danger of the common
cold and the new methods of rehabilitation for men injured
in industry or in the forces.
It is evident that interest in this type of programme is
increasing and it is hoped that in the future, when a feeling
of greater security prevails, subsequent programmes will be
arranged, when possibly even larger attendances may be
expected.
F(4)b. Health Education—(Five Year Plan).
A plan was submitted to a joint meeting of the Public
Health and M. & C.W. Committees, in October, 1944,
which is published as a supplement to this report. The plan
is a review of suggested ventures to be undertaken by these
two committees on a five year schedule. It is further suggested
that publicity might be given to some, or all the proposed
improvements in Local Public Health Services, with a review
to getting- the general public "Health Minded."
F(5). Legislation in Force.
List of Bye-Laws etc. in force in this district with date
of adoption.
Tents, Vans and Sheds 28th Feb., 1928
Houses let in lodgings 27th Jan., 1930
Slaughterhouses 29th Jan., 1932
School Attendance 17th Feb., 1932
Libraries and Museums 15th June, 1934
Nursing Homes 20th July, 1934
Pleasure Grounds 4th Feb., 1936
Employment of Children 25th Mar., 1936
Dogs fouling footpaths 22nd Feb., 1939
Fish Frying 9th May, 1939
Offensive Trades 9th May, 1939
Building Bye-laws 10th Aug., 1939
House Refuse 17th Oct., 1939
Erith Cemetery 25th Oct., 1939
Public Baths 26th Oct., 1939
Prevention of Nuisances 23rd April, 1940
Good Rule and Government 1st Jan., 1941
G(1)a. Refuse Collection and Disposal.
The method of storage is by means of sanitary dust-bins,
and some 12,000 are emptied weekly. The dust-bins are
provided and maintained by the owners of the properties con-