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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The following is a summary of the visits paid during 1933, under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.Table XVI.

The following is a summary of the visits paid during 1933, under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.

Table XVI.

Premises.No. of Visits made.No. of Poison and other baits laid.No. of Rats Killed.
Private Houses1295
Butchers37
Other premises where food is prepared or sold1623728791
Other premises229
Total17233728791

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In addition to the above, 2,638 rats were killed at Corporation refuse tips
by employees of another department.