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Chiswick 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chiswick]

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street accidents or ordinary illnesses, the call being
made by Doctors or Police. In my capacity of
Divisional Surgeon, I am able to testify to the great
advantages of the Ambulance, which have been duly
appreciated by all concerned. Another long journey
was to and from Leyton, in connection with a street
accident.
Buildings.
The following new buildings were erected during
the year:—
80 dwelling-houses.
29 additions and small temporary buildings.
Workshops, offices, and recreation building,
Chiswick Soap Co., Hogarth Lane.
St. Michael's Church, Sutton Lane.
Electric Theatre, Chiswick High Road.
Drill Hall, Stamford Brook.
Special Subjects Centre.
This building, formerly known as the Turnham
Green Girls' and Infants' School has recently
been converted and equipped as what is recognised
as a "Special Subjects Centre," where boys
are taught carpentry, woodcarving, &c., on the
ground floor, and above are rooms for girls to be
instructed in cooking, laundry work, &c. The position
of the building is very central and convenient, and
will prove an important addition to the Elementary
Schools.
Open-Air Swimming Bath.
The above, which has recently been provided by the
Council, is in every respect a good, up-to-date bath, and
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