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patients requiring such assistance suffering from measles or
ophthalmia neonatorum. The rates paid are as follows:—
1s. per visit; two or more cases in one home, 6d. per case per
visit. In January, 1924, the Council entered into agreements,
in accordance with their powers contained in the
Public Health (Pneumonia, etc.) Regulations, 1919, with
these Nursing Associations for the provision of nursing
assistance to persons suffering from acute primary pneumonia
and acute influenzal pneumonia. One shilling and three
pence is paid by the Council for each approved visit.
vii. Midwives. Through the courtesy of Dr. Menzies,
the County Medical Officer of Health, I have been able to
ascertain that 37 midwives gave notice during the year of
their intention to practise as midwives in the Borough of
Woolwich.
viii. Chemical Work. The Public Analyst is Sir W. R.
Smith who carries out the laboratory work of the Council at
the Royal Institute of Public Health. Detailed results of
the analyses made will be found in Tables Nos. 42—45
in the section dealing with the inspection and supervision of
food.
ix. Adoptive Acts, By-laws and Regulations relating to
Public Health in Force in the District.
Adoptive Acts. The Small Dwellings Acquisition Act,
1899, was adopted by the Council in 1901. During 1925, the
Borough Treasurer tells me, the Council made 285 advances
to purchasers of houses in accordance with the provisions of
this Act.
The following is a List of By-laws and Regulations made
under the various Acts, with date of adoption:—
By-laws made under:—
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