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Stepney 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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are women but in the future they will be joined by those young men who
today are wearing deforming "winkle-picker" shoes.
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The Council's first smoke control area under the Clean Air Act, 1956,
came into operation on 1st November on the western boundary of the Borough,
and at the date of this Report the Minister's confirmation is being
awaited of the Council's second Smoke Control Order.
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In concluding my Report I would like to record my gratitude to the
Chairmen and Members of Committees for their support and to the Town Clerk
and other chief officers of the Council and the staffs of their departments
for their help and co-operation.
Finally to the staff of each section of my own Department I would
like to express my deep appreciation and thanks for the interest they
have shown and for the good work they have done throughout the years.
I must especially thank those who have helped me with this Report and '
in particular the Assistant Administrative Officer for whose untiring
work and assistance at all times I am most grateful.
I have the honour to be, Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. R. 0'SHIEL,
Medical Officer of Health.
31st May, 1961.
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