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Friern Barnet 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]

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The Executors of the late E. Homan, Esq.. J.P., whose
land adjoins the Park on the west side, have given a strip
of laud to straighten the boundary of the Park and provide
room for a path that is necessary on the west side of the
stream. The Council have had a new iron fence erected on
this new boundary line.
TheCouncil is applying for a further loan of £2,500 for
continuing the work of laying out the Park.
The Park is appreciated by the Residents in the District
and many visitors come from neghbouring Districts,
especially North Finchley.
Inspections.
I have inspected Oakleigh Road South, East Road.
Stanhope Road, The Avenue, Holmsdale Road. Glenthorne
Road, Alexandra Road, Sydney Road, Lime Tree Terrace,
Carlisle Place, Pembroke Road, all the mews in the District.
and all the Licensed Houses with regard to adequate
urinal accommodation.
Schools.
1, All Saints; 2, St. John's; 3, Friern Lane; 4,
St. Peter's; 5, St. Peter's; 6 and 7, Middlesex County
Schools (Sydney Road and Holly Park).
All these seven schools have been frequently inspected,
and have been found to be in good order.
During epidemics the schools are visited daily and lists
of absentees obtained, whose homes are visited.
Disinfectants are supplied tor use in the lavatories, and
also to be added to the water with which the slates, desks,
and floors are washed.
During the vacations the schools are thoroughly disinfected.