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5. Erection of Additional Public Conveniences. The Borough
Architect, Mr. F. G. Southgate, A.R.I.B.A., A.M.T.P.I, summarises
the position as follows :—
Tamworth Avenue/Stanford Road (Adjoining Highams park
Lake).
The erection of the conveniences on this site was completed
in November last.
Oak Hill/Woodford New Road (opposite Napier Arms) and
Chingford Road (immediately north of the Crooked
Billet).
The public conveniences now in course of erection on these
two sites will be completed and opened for use early in the Spring.
Application has been made to the Ministry of Transport for
approval to erect a convenience in a central reservation of The
Broadway, Highams Park.
6. Cremation.—Facilities for cremation are available at the
Crematorium provided by the City of London at Manor Park, Little
Ilford.
Negotiations continued with adjoining local authorities.
7. Rainfall.—The Borough Engineer and Surveyor reports
that the annual rainfall at Ferry Lane Station was 30.92 inches.
8. Medical Examinations.—During the year the medical staff
carried out 146 examinations of Borough Council employees in
respect of the Superannuation and Sick Pay Schemes.
9. Health Education.—Miss H. Rodway, F.R.C.O.G., Obstetrician
Superintendent at Thorpe Coombe Maternity Hospital,
arranged the usual course of 9 mothercraft lectures. The subjects
covered were :—
" Introducing your Maternity Service."
" The Importance of Ante-natal Care."
" Preparation for Childbirth."
" The growth of your baby from Conception to Birth.'
" How your Baby is born."
" Demonstration of Gas 'and Air."
" Care of Toddler."
" Hygiene in the Home."
" Wise Parentcraft."