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We think we can say that the attitude of the public throughout
showed that the Exhibition struck a new note, demonstrating
a subject of such vital importance as public health
in a manner interesting, popular and instructive.
We were also able to arrange for distinguished openers
each day, popular lectures, varied and interesting cinema
pictures, for music recitals, and for the production of a
Health Play, written by a member of the staff of the Health
Department, and performed by the 3rd Royal Eltham Girl
Guides, on three occasions, which proved not only delightful,
but helpful in demonstrating, in a very simple way, certain
cardinal principles of the laws of health.
A pleasing feature of the Exhibition was the large number
of entries for the various prize competitions which were organised.
Many of the exhibits gave evidence of skill and
ingenuity, while the children's paintings and the mothers'
garments were of high merit. The popularity of these competitions
was mainly due to the energetic work carried out
at the Council's Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, where
every effort had been made to encourage industry and interest
among the mothers attending. We are grateful to the
various firms who contributed to the prize fund, which enabled
us to reward in a suitable manner the prize winners.
The attendance during the five days totalled 25,551 (including
1,575 school children in conducted parties)—figures
much in excess of what we had anticipated.
The success of the Exhibition could not have been achieved
without the united support of the Council, the keen co-operation
of the staff, the allied associations and the voluntary
workers, and we take this opportunity of thanking all those
who so contributed for the energy and enthusiasm with which
they carried out their share.