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contractors in course of transit from the previous homes, the bedding
being treated by steam at the Disinfecting Station at the same time.
(10) Personal Cleansing Station
During the year, 24 adults and 6 children had baths for verminous
conditions at the Personal Cleansing Station, simultaneous disinfection
of clothing being carried out. The majority of adults concerned were
men from a Common Lodging House. In addition, 6 adults and two
children received treatment for Scabies at the Station.
During the year, the Public Health Committee approved the removal
of one bath, the space to be utilized for other purposes.
Sanitary Inspectors visit and advise in all cases of Scabies and
in those cases where verminous conditions persistently recur.
(11) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
This Act gives power to the Council to require action to be taken
to eradicate infestations of rats and mice, and to prevent infestations.
All complaints concerning infestations are investigated and,
where necessary, action taken to set traps or lay bait. No charges
for this service are made in respect of dwellinghouses but the cost
is charged in full in respect of business premises.
During the year, 165 complaints of infestations were received and
in most cases smoke tests of the drainage of the premises affected
were carried out by the Drainage Staff under the supervision of the
Sanitary Inspectors.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the Rodent
Operatives on 398 premises with satisfactory results.
In accordance with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries, all sewers under the control of the Council were
baited twice during the year, involving a total of 1,328 manholes.
Positive results were obtained in 554 instances.
(12) National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, as amended
by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951. provision is made
whereby a court of summary jurisdiction may make an order for the
removal of ill, infirm or incapacitated persons who are not receiving
proper care and attention.