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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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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Date. Lecturer. Chairman.
Wednesday, 3rd October, 1934.
7.30 p.m. Swimming Gala, at Hoxton Baths,
Pitfield Street.
Thursday, 4th October, 1934.
3 p.m. Rhythmic Exercises.
7.30 p.m. Dr. C. W. Saleeby, entitled "Sunlight
and Health." Film: "Sunlight is
Life" Mr. Councillor W. Ricketts.
8.30 p.m. Dr. C. K. Cullen, Tuberculosis Officer,
entitled "Tuberculosis." Film: "Consumption"
Mr. Councillor D. Rider.
Friday, 5th October, 1934.
7.30 p.m. Dr. E. C. McGregor, Assistant Medical
Officer of Health, entitled "The
Maternity and Child Welfare Movement"
Mr. Councillor W. E. Yarrow,
J.P.
8 p.m. Rhythmic Exercises.
The attendances during Health Week were as follows:—
| Days. | School Children. Mornings. | Rhythmic Exercises Display. | Evening Lectures. | Swimming Gala. | Total Attendances. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | Tuesday & | 950 | Wednesday | - |
| Tuesday | 728 | Thursday | 1,000 | Evening, | — |
| Wednesday | 843 | Afternoon, | — | 1,200 | — |
| Thursday | 827 | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | |
| Friday | 764 | - | 600 | - | - |
| 3,162 | 1,200 | 3,750 | 1,200 | Total Attendances, 9,312 |