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bedding and articles of clothing, &c., being removed to the
Council's Disinfecting Station, for the purpose of disinfection.
Beds 819
Mattresses 947
Pillows 2,567
Bolsters 650
Blankets 2,946
Sheets 1,442
Rugs 1,182
Articles of clothing 4,155
Rooms 1,360
Sundries 574
Total 16,642
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staff. —There are nine male Sanitary Inspectors and
one lady Sanitary Inspector.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors being responsible for all matters excepting the taking
of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts and the
inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which the Special Inspector
is responsible. The Special Inspector also inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector inspects Factories, &c, where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, cerebro-spinal meningitis, encephalitis
lethargica, &c.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Act.
1920. —During the year thirty-four applications were received
for certificates under the above Act. In twenty-five cases the
certificates were granted, and nine applications were refused.