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Walthamstow 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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''Equipment.— Full instructions were sent to the schools as to
equipment to be taken. The Committee supplied kit-bags and
arranged for their conveyance to and from the stations and the camp.
"The duration of the Camps, the Schools and the numbers of boys attending were as follows:—
| Duration. | Schools. | Number of Boys. |
|---|---|---|
| 7th to 21st June | . Mark house Road Boys | 29 |
| Copper mill Road | 26 | |
| St. Saviour's | 4 | |
| North Walthamstow Central | 1 | |
| Total | 60 | |
| 21st June to 5th July. | Marsh Street | 20 |
| William Morris | 19 | |
| Winns Avenue | 19 | |
| Selwyn Avenue | 4 | |
| Total | 62 | |
| 5th to 19th July | Joseph Barrett | 20 |
| Chapel End | 20 | |
| St. George's | 3 | |
| Wm. Elliott Whittingham | 20 | |
| Total | 63 |
"Finance.— The estimated cost of the Camp for six weeks was
£500 and an expenditure not exceeding this amount was sanctioned
by the Board of Education. The actual expenditure was
£495 13s. 4d."
The following report by Mr. Taylor was made to your Committee:—
"Site and Equipment.— The site was an excellent one, being
situated on high ground and well drained. The sanitary arrangements
were excellent. The sea-shore and bathing facilities were
10 minutes' walk from the Camp. Bathing was safe. From the
camp grounds ocean liners could be seen passing. Boys slept in
Bell tents (8 boys to a tent), each boy being provided with a ground
sheet and three blankets. A marquee was provided for meals and
an extra Bell tent for stores. Kit bags provided by the Committee
for the boys were a great boon.
"Arrangements were made at the Camp for (a) Bank, (b) Library,
(c) Post Office, (d) First Aid and Medical attention. Officers were
appointed to take charge.