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Two hundred and seventeen bodies were received into the mortuary during 1963,
and of these, 74 were from Friern Barnet and 20 from Potters Bar. Post mortem
examinations were carried out in all cases.
CONFERENCES AND COURSES
Money spent on the attendance of officers at conferences and courses is a sound
investment, both for the authority and the officers concerned. It is the best means of
keeping abreast of current developments in the various fields and gives the officer
an opportunity to discuss mutual problems with colleagues.
There is no doubt at all that a conference or course is enriched by the contributions
added by the participants.
A list of conferences and courses attended during the year is shown on page 88.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Fifty-six examinations were undertaken during the year. Thirty-one persons were
examined in respect of new appointments and one was found to be unfit; 15 were
examined for transfer to the permanent staff and one was found to be unfit; one was a
special report following injury; 6 were for extensions of service, and 3 on behalf of
another authority.
OUTSTANDING NOTICES
In pursuance of the provisions of the Land Charges Act, 1925, 2,486 enquiries
were received from the Town Clerk concerning outstanding notices and smoke control
areas in relation to all types of property in the district. The necessary searches were
made and information supplied.
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