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Wembley 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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SOCIAL CONDITIONS.
There has been no marked change in the social conditions
of the area. The greater number of the population of
Wembley are engaged outside the district.
The chief areas containing factories are Alperton,
Wembley Hill Estate (late British Empire Exhibition
Grounds) and Kingsbury. None of the industries appear to
have a deleterious effect on those engaged therein.
UNEMPLOYMENT.
The number of men and women over the age of 18 years registered for employment and residing in Wembley is as follows:—
| Men. | Women. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 916 | 284 | 1,200 |
| 1935 | 531 | 141 | 672 |
These figures are no doubt influenced by the large influx
of people into the district from London and the provinces
during the past year.
Persons under the age of 18 are dealt with by the Education
Authority.
REGISTER OF RAINFALL DURING THE YEAR 1935 AT SEWAGE FARM, ALPERTON LANE.
| Month | Total Rainfall | No. of days on which Rain fell | Heaviest Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| ins. | ins. | ||
| January | 1.03 | 13 | .24 |
| February | 2.61 | 14 | .48 |
| March | .49 | 7 | .25 |
| April | 3.27 | 20 | .55 |
| May | 1.03 | 12 | .22 |
| June | 4.03 | 20 | .64 |
| July | 1.14 | 5 | .63 |
| August | 1.98 | 8 | .65 |
| September | 4.00 | 20 | .54 |
| October | 2.61 | 13 | .56 |
| November | 4.47 | 20 | 1.04 |
| December | 3.03 | 23 | .39 |
| Totals | 29.69 | 175 |