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PREFACE
STAFF AND DUTIES
Miss D. R. Day resigned from the clerical staff early in the year,
and the vacancy was filled by the appointment of Mrs. E. R. Gathard
as Shorthand-Typist.
Mr. T. S. Rodwell was appointed as Technical Assistant in
connection with the Clean Air Act, and he commenced duty with this
Department on 17.8.59.
SECTION 'A' — STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
OF THE AREA
Population.
The Registrar General's estimate of the population in 1959 was
38,880 which can be compared with the 1951 census population of
40,558 and the population for 1958 which was 39, 220.
Births.
During the year 476 births were recorded. This figure may be
compared with 456 in 1958. Both the still-birth and the infant
mortality rates have fallen slightly compared with the previous year,
and in both cases the rates compare favourably with those for London
and for England and Wales.
Deaths.
The total number of deaths occurring amongst residents was 535
compared with 486 in 1958.
The rate, when corrected to allow for the high proportion of
elderly residents, was 11.28 per thousand population which compares
favourably with other towns in the country. There were 8 deaths
of infants under one year which gives an infant mortality rate of
17.1 per thousand live births compared with 18.2 in the previous year.
There were no maternal deaths.
Social Conditions.
The Borough of Barnes, in the County of Surrey, is situated on
the South Bank of the River Thames between Richmond and Putney.
One of the great advantages of the Borough is the fact that open
spaces comprise almost half of its area, including Richmond Park, the
River Thames, Barnes Common, Sheen Common, and other parks and
recreation grounds.
The Borough is mainly residential in character with some light
industry.