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RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
No formal notices were served under the Act
during the year, but an abstract of the requirements
of the Act was posted in the Borough. A number of
complaints as to rat infestation have been investigated
and dealt with and occupiers of premises have been
advised in the matter. Poor occupiers have been
assisted by the supply of rat poison, 52 tins being
issued in this way. The investigation of rat complaints
has in many cases led to the discovery and repair of
defective drains. During the early part of November
the Clayton Disinfecting apparatus, jointly owned by
the Works and the Public Health Committees, was
brought into use, and the Borough Engineer informs
me that the sewers in the following streets were
thoroughly cleared of rats during this period:—
Barnsley Street
Brady Street
Buckhurst Street
Coate Street
Code Street
Coventry Street
Cross Street
Cudworth Street
Darling Row
Fleet Street Hill
Garner Street
Lisbon Street
New Church Street
Old Bethnal Green Road
Pedley Street
School Place
Scott Street
Somerford Street
Tapp Street
Teale Street
Teesdale Street
Tent Street
Warner Place
Weaver Street
OFFENSIVE MATTER.
During the summer months, the inspectors keep
special observation to see that offensive matter is not
conveyed through the streets during hours prohibited
by the by-laws. Legal proceedings were necessary
in 10 offences under these by-laws, and fines and
costs were imposed upon the offenders to a total
amount of £30 1s.