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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Shoreditch 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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| Wednesday, 4th October, 1933. | ||
| 7.30 p.m. | Swimming Gala at Hoxton Baths, Pitfield Street. | |
| Thursday, 5th October, 1933. | ||
| 7.30 p.m. | Mr. Councillor W. E. Yarrow, J.P., entitled, "Maternity and Child Welfare Administration." Film: "Rules for Jim" | Mr. Councillor E. Lee. |
| 8.30 p.m. | Dr. W. E. Cartney, L.C.C., entitled, "Diphtheria Immunization." Film : " Risk of Diphtheria Banished" | Mr. Councillor W. Ricketts. |
| Friday, 6th October, 1933. | ||
| 7.30 p.m. | Dr. C. K. Cullen, Tuberculosis Officer, entitled "Tuberculosis." Film: "Consumption" | Mr. Councillor D. Rider. |
| 8.30 p.m. | Mr. Councillor H. P. Griffiths, entitled, "The Housing Question." The Under Forty Club Housing Film. | Mr. Councillor J. S. Baker, J.P. |
| Saturday, 7th October, 1933. | ||
| 7.30 p.m. | Gymnastic Display by Hoxton Manor Boys' Club and Maurice Hostel Girls' Club. | |
| Tuesday to Friday. | ||
| 3 p.m. | A "Toddlers' Revue" arranged by Medical Officer of Health. | Dr. E. C. McGregor, Assistant |
The attendances during Health Week were as follows :—
| Days. | School Children. Mornings. | Toddlers' Revue (Afternoon). | Evenings. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Tuesday | 640 | 720 | 1,700 | 3,060 |
| Wednesday | 850 | 550 | 1,400 | 2,800 |
| Thursday | 400 | 700 | 1,600 | 2,700 |
| Friday | 1,000 | 1,000 | 750 | 2,750 |
| Saturday | - | - | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| 2,890 | 2,970 | 8,850 | 14,710 |
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