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(b) Social Conditions.
There is little to add to my remarks in previous Annual
Reports under this heading. The Borough adjoins the Metropolis
on its western side, with the River Thames forming a large
part of its boundary, separating it from the Surrey areas, and
there are the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal on its
western extremity. The amenities are such as to make the area
an attractive one, having regard to its proximity to London.
There are three parks within the area, viz., Chiswick House and
Boston Manor, under the direct control of the Council, and
Gunnersbury Park under the control of a joint Committee with
Ealing and Acton.
All are well laid out and maintained. In addition there are
other open spaces and facilities for all sorts of sports are available.
In addition, the Council have excellent open and covered
swimming baths and a public wash-house is in existence at
Chiswick.
The Underground and Southern Railways serve the district
and these, together with the motor and trolley-buses, provide
ample transport facilities.
The supply of electricity in the eastern portion of the
Borough is under the control of the Council and very considerable
improvements have been brought about both in regard to
street lighting and the provision of adequate and cheaper
supplies to the inhabitants.
Apart from its residential parts, the district has now become
an important manufacturing centre and its many up-to-date
factories and works give employment to large numbers of
workers, many of whom are unable to find accommodation in
the area.