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Walter C. Laidlaw at Camp Gables
1922
Simcoe Lake, Ontario

Credits:
Central Neighbourhood House Records

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The Gables
1910s-1930s
Lake Simcoe, Ontario

Credits:
Archives of Ontario #10048285

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Sleeping in tents at The Gables
1930s
Simcoe Lake, Ontario

Credits:
Central Neighbourhood House Records

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Water fountain at Camp Gables
1920s
Simcoe Lake, Ontario

Credits:
Central Neighbourhood House Records

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Mothers and children arriving at Camp Gables
1920s
Simcoe Lake, Ontario

Credits:
Central Neighbourhood House Records

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Toronto Island day camp
Downtown Toronto

Credits:
Central Neighbourhood House Records

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Jackson's Point hayride
1914
Simcoe Lake, Ontario

Credits:
City of Toronto Archives, 1005-37A

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In order to help this diverse population, CNH established a well-baby clinic and a milk depot in 1913 that offered free health services - the first advances into public health, as they addressed the neighbourhood's 20% infant mortality rate. By interceding with City officials, courts and landlords, they also advocated for the rights of their residents, such as a1924 case report that outlines how a mother of six was released from jail after having stolen seven milk tickets.