London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Camberwell 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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tuberculous patients who have had residential treatment, but who
for one reason or another have not been able to resume work. The
National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis kindly
contributed the sum of ten pounds towards the expenses of this
class and an anonymous donor gave another ten pounds. A
Teacher of Handicrafts was supplied by the London County Council
and the Committee consider they are very fortunate in that Miss
Powis Hunter was sent as the teacher. The following are among
the handicrafts taught:—Leather work, Artificial flowers, Embroidery,
Smocking and Pewter work.
WILLIAM BRAND, Tuberculosis Officer.