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108
Baits laid (in 300 manholes) 17,364
Baits missing 16,481
Percentage of baits missing 95
Other methods of destruction carried out on an
experimental scale have been as follows :—
Rats killed
Breakback traps 208
Dustbin traps 108
Cage traps 83
In the absence of the co-operation of landlords
and the occupiers of business premises and the
application of scientific methods on a large scale,
it may be doubted whether our present efforts very
materially affect the rat population.
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 not necessary
during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida
Street. 7 inspections were made at these premises.
Poultry slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt
with elsewhere in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
21 formal samples of rag-flock were taken during
the year, and in 3 cases the amount of chlorine
present was found to be slightly in excess of the limit
fixed by the Regulations. Proceedings were taken
in 1 case, but the summons was withdrawn upon payment
of £5 5s. 0d. costs by the wholesaler on behalf
of the defendant.