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CHILD GUIDANCE.
Six cases were referred for examination and treatment at the
Psychiatric Departments of various hospitals.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.
During the year 66 children and young persons appeared before
the Local Court. The types of offences were :—
Larceny and attempted larceny 46
Wilful damage 1
Breaking and entering 4
Road Traffic Act 12
Receiving 1
Insulting words and behaviour 1
Assault 2
Indecent exposure 1
Riding cycle to the common danger 5
Riding cycle on footpath 5
Riding cycle with no brakes 1
Riding cycle with no lights 2
Setting off fireworks in thoroughfare 1
Being a passenger on a Public Service vehicle failed to declare journey 1
Breach of probation 2
BOOT CLUB.
The outstanding feature of the Boot Club during 1955 was the
reduction of the rate of bonus to 2½% on the 14th September.
There were 327 members on the 31st December, and trading during
the year may be summarised as follows :—
Deposits from members £369
Number of vouchers issued 335
Value of vouchers issued £375
WELFARE—PROVISION OF CLOTHING.
Fourteen applications were received during the year, as a result
of which fifteen children were provided with clothing at a total cost
of £149 3s. 7d.