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AMUSEMENT HOUSES
142 inspections were made of Theatres, Music halls, Cinemas,
Dance Halls, and premises where stage plays are given. A report
is submitted annually to the Licensing Authorities on the sanitary
condition of these premises. Notices are issued to remedy
any unsatisfactory conditions.
DISINFECTION
The Borough Disinfecting Station is situated at Factory Lane.
Two steam disinfectors are in use and are supplied with steam
from the Electricity Works.

In addition, 777 articles were destroyed on request.
During the year the disinfection of bedding following cases
of scarlet fever was discontinued.
Disinfection of bedding and upholstered articles is carried
out for traders, who deliver them to, and collect them from, the
Station. For this service a charge is made. During 1954, 676
articles were disinfected, the receipts amounting to 02. 11. 9d.
Disinfection was carried out after infectious or contagious
disease at the following premises:-
1,462 rooms at 764 houses, hospital wards, clinics and creches.
1,261 library and other books were disinfected.
CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS, Etc., PERSONS
A Cleansing Station consisting of a reception room, four
bath rooms and a discharge room, is attached to the Disinfecting
Station, and is used for dealing with verminous, etc., conditions
in adults and children. A woman attendant deals with children
and women. During the year 2 adults and 45 children were cleansed
of verminous conditions and 4 adults and 4 children were treated
for scabies.