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DISTRIBUTION OF DISINFECTANTS.
During the year 12,327 pint bottles of disinfectant
fluid were distributed to applicants. Owing
to the fact that the fluid is largely used as a deodorant,
for rinsing down sink-wastes and gullies, and for
washing yards, it is given out in a diluted form, which
explains the apparently large amount issued.
SHELTER FOR CONTACTS
(3, St. James Road).
These premises, consisting of a nine-room house,
were purchased freehold by the Council during the
year. They are occupied by a caretaker and are
available, as required by statute, for the accommodation
of contacts of infectious disease during the disinfection
of premises. No use of the shelter was
made during the year.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
During the year much advice was given to persons
needing it and a few informal notices were served on
persons whose premises were found to harbour rats.
In one instance an occupier of a restaurant allowed