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LEAFLETS AND LITERATURE
As in past years, leaflets and literature were made
freely available to the public through the various Public
offices. Posters are displayed on a number of sites, and
on the Department's transport. Much material is distributed
to local organisations during visits by the Film Unit.
In addition, the regular circulation to General
Practitioners' surgeries and to factories was augmented
throughout the year to include leaflets on topical matters,
and especially the issue of Home Safety material during
the autumn campaign.
Much publicity is also given to the Council's
activities in Smoke Control. This is more fully dealt
with on page 55 of this Report.
FOULING BY DOGS: WARNING NOTICES
These notices, introduced in 1959, have been appreciated
by the public and many requests are received for their display.
There are signs that their display in an area does materially
reduce the number of offences of this nature, and arrangements
have been put in hand for a further supply to meet the increased
demand.
ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME
Growing attention is being accorded to the problem of
accidents in the home, due to the realisation that for every
two deaths that occur on the roads, three occur in or around
the home. It is becoming recognised that the modern home
holds many snares for the careless and unwary.
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