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Verminous Premises.—As a means of assisting occupiers in the
more densely populated parts of the Borough in ridding their
premises of vermin, a supply of a special fluid is kept at the Borough
Hall and is supplied to occupiers whose premises have been reported
upon by the Sanitary Inspector. Applicants are required to bring
their own bottles, and advice is given in every case as to the correct
way of using the preparation.
During the year 686 gallons were distributed to approximately
5,488 applicants.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—These Acts prohibit the sale
or use for the purpose of making any article of upholstery, cushions
or bedding, of unclean flock manufactured from rags. No samples
of rag flock were taken during the year.
Water Supply.—During the year 425 water supply certificates
have been granted under Section 48 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891. Five water supplies have been reinstated where the supply
has been cut off; water fittings have been amended in 61 cases,
covers to cisterns adapted in 90 cases, and extra water supply to
tenement houses in 22 cases.
Fouling of Footways by Dogs.—On the 4th September, 1933,
the Council obtained sanction for a By-law to prevent nuisances of
this nature. It was only found necessary to institute proceedings in
one case. This being the first case taken under these by-laws and
in view of the youth of the Defendant the Magistrate dismissed the
case upon payment of costs but expressed the opinion that the
Borough Council had a duty to perform in maintaining the cleanliness
of its paths.