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their children found in the course of Medical Inspection. A large
number of children, especially those who suffered from such
disabilities as Adenoids and Defective Sight, have obtained treatment
at various hospitals.
How far the Insurance Act, when it comes into operation, will
affect the hospital treatment of school children remains to be seen.
I desire, in conclusion, to express my appreciation of the
courtesy and consideration I have always experienced at your
hands, Ladies and Gentlemen, and also of the co-operation and help
extended to me by the Teachers, Attendance and other Officers of
the Education Committee.
I am,
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. FRANCIS TAYLOR.
The number of children on the books attending the Council's
Elementary Schools in December, 1911, was 20,800; in 1910 it
was 20,337 ; in 1909 it was 20,282 ; and in 1908 it was 20,133.
5,166 were medically inspected under section 13 of the Education
(Administrative Provisions) Act, 1907.
1,387 of these were " Entrants."
2,329 ,, ,, " Leavers."
1,358 ,, ,, between the ages of 7 and 8 years ; and
92 ,, ,, " Special" cases.
The number of those children whose parents objected to their
being medically examined and the schools to which they belonged
are as follows:—Newport Road, 41; Goodall Road, 29 ; Norlington