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4.
Schools.
Periodical inspections are made of the various elementary
and secondary schools in the district. In addition,
private schools are inspected, classrooms measured and a
tabulated statement is sent to the principal, setting out the
maximum number of children who should use such classrooms
in accordance with the Board of Education standard.
Swimming Bath.
Wembley has every reason to be proud of its modern
swimming baths.
The Council's Bath at Vale Farm, Sudbury, has proved
a great boon to all classes, and to old and young by the
thousand, and as a health accessory has fully justified the
efforts of its promotion.
Not the least of the benefits conferred by its use has
been the opportunity for sun-ray treatment.
Every effort has been made by the Committee to arrange
equitably for the times and for the charges to suit all sections
of the community.
It is understood that a similar bath will be established
in the Kingsbury end of the district in the near future.
The Empire Pool.
The Empire Pool at Wembley Park is undoubtedly a
great asset to the district, but serves a much larger public.
It is frequented by thousands of people, and is a fine
contribution to the health activities of the district—in a
measure, together with the numerous open spaces, counterbalancing
the less pure atmosphere of the ballrooms and
entertainment halls.
The chemical and bacteriological examination of the
water from these swimming baths gave the following
results:—
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