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East Ham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The children have evinced greater interest in games, physical
drill and handwork, and have made many saleable articles. The
older girls exhibit more intelligent interest, and in many instances
take work home with them to Complete. The boys work well with
a minimum of supervision, and have been encouraged by the many
orders they have received.
TABLE 11.
Statistics of Training Centre, 1935.
| Morning Session—Males. | Afternoon Session— Girls and Juniors. | Grand Total Attendances | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. on Register | No. of Sessions held | Total Attendances | Average Attendance | No. on Register | No. of Sessions held | Total Attendances | Average Attendance | |
| 10 | 206 | 1,537 | 7.4 | 21 | 206 | 3,295 | 16 | 4,332 |
Blind Persons Act, 1920
The work of the East Ham Welfare Association for the Blind
has resulted in steady progress. The objects of the Association
are as follows:—
1. To compile a register of all blind persons living in the
Borough.
2. To organise the work of the Home Teacher (visitor).
3. To co-operate with the Education Committee regarding
necessary investigations and arrangements for the education
of children and adults.
4. To assist all efforts for the prevention of Blindness.
5. To approach the Borough Council when necessary respecting
any cases requiring consideration.