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Rag Flock.
The number of samples of Rag Flock taken during the year was
3, all of which proved satisfactory.
Canal Boats.
The total number of canal boats inspected during the year was
59, none of which carried any offensive cargo. Contravention of
statutory requirements had taken place in 30 instances. There
was no discovery or notification of infectious disease. The number
of children on the boats, all of whom appeared to be well cared for,
was 52 of whom 26 were of school age. 81 visits in addition were
paid by the Health Visitors.
Aged and Infirm Persons.
One application was made and granted for the compulsory
removal of an aged person who was unable to maintain herself in a
proper state of health, or herself and room in a proper state of
cleanliness. The application was carried out with the utmost
tact and kindliness by the Police in the presence of the Medical
Officer of Health.
Aged persons known to the department are visited regularly
and every effort is made to give them help and encouragement in
looking after themselves.
Active interest was shewn and help given to various voluntary
organisations undertaking services, particularly dinners for aged
persons.
Arrangements have remained in force for providing nursing
services through the Metropolitan District Nursing Association
where these are required.
Street Traders.
At the end of 1948, 290 persons were licensed to engage in
Street Trading of Foodstuffs within the Borough. 249 visits were
made to the places of storage where foodstuffs were sold.
Common Lodging Houses.
There is one Common Lodging House in the Borough, licensed
for 348 beds, situate at No. 88 Old Street, and the number of visits
made by the Sanitary Inspector was 26.