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Brentford and Chiswick 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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The report for the year 1935 is as follows :—
Number of Employment Cards applied for 189
Number medically examined by School Medical Officer 118
Number medically examined by Acton, Hounslow and
L.C.C. 8
Number certified unfit and not passed by Doctor 1
Number of cases where cards were not issued for other
than medical reasons (i.e., prohibited occupations,
under age) 6
Number of Street Trading Badges issued 2
Number of Street Trading Badges returned nil
L egal Proceedings taken during 1935 for Offences against the employment of school children and Young Person.
| initials of Offender. | Offence. | Act under which summoned. | Fine. |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. H. | Employing a child without an Employment Card. | Children and Young Persons Act. 1933. | 20/- |
| C. H. | Employing a child more hours than allowed. | ditto | 40/- |
| T. G. | Employing a child during prohibited hours. | ditto | 20/- |
| JB. | Employing a child under age. | ditto | Dismissed |
| W. L. | Employing a child under age. | ditto | 20/- |
| W. L. | Employing a child without an Employment Card. | ditto | 20/- |
| w. L. | Employing a child under age. | ditto | 20/- |
Special.—During the year 30 children were examined for
licences to take part in pantomimes and other entertainments.
Thirteen school teachers were examined for physical fitness
for duty and to participate in the benefits of the superannuation
scheme.
22.—GENERAL.
I beg to thank the Nursing and Clerical Staff of this
department, the Head Masters and Head Mistresses and also
the Director of Education and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the
Education Committee for their courtesy and assistance.
Your obedient Servant,
R. C. LEANING,
School Medical Officer.