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Council made 212 advances to purchasers of houses in accordance with the provisions
of these Acts.
By-Laws and Regulations.—A complete list of the various By-laws and
Regulations in force in the Borough was given in the Annual Report for 1934. One
additional one, dealing with the fouling of public footways by dogs, came into force
during 1935.
xiv. Orthopaedic Treatment.
Arrangements for orthopaedic treatment of children under five years of age,
were made with the local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association in 1925.
This body has for many years maintained a remedial clinic in Thomas Street where
all children requiring such treatment may be sent. A branch clinic was opened at
the Christchurch Church Hall, Eltham High Street, on the 1st April, 1936. The London
County Council make an annual grant in respect of children over five years of age.
In the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the Report there is an account of the
year's working so far as children under five are concerned.
xv. School Medical Service (London County Council).
Through the courtesy of Sir Frederick Menzies, the School Medical Officer, I
am able to give the following particulars of the routine medical examination of
elementary school children in Woolwich in 1936 :—