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House to House.—As a result of the house to house
visitation 1,125 inspections were made, 412 notices served,
and 117 complied with.
Smoke Abatement.—During the year observations were
kept in reference to black smoke emitted from the various
factories, laundries, bakehouses, &c., situate in and
adjoining the Borough. Seventeen Intimation Notices were
served. No summons was taken out.
Reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee
in reference to the observations made as regards
the following:—
Glen Laundry, Landor Road.
17, Galena Road.
Carpet Beating Co., rear of Glenthorne Road.
Fullers, Ltd., Great Church Lane.
Balmoral Laundry.
Kensington Palace Laundry.
Royal Chiswick Laundry.
Alexandra Laundry.
Purewite Laundry, Gayford Road.
136, Railway Approach, Uxbridge Road.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.-During the
year the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, continued
in operation, the District Inspectors being
responsible for its administration in their respective
districts.
Section I places the responsibility of ridding the pre
mises of the pest upon the occupier, but this is somewhat
difficult when dealing with tenement houses containing
in some cases three or more families.
During the year many complaints were received with
regard to rat infestation of premises. In each case an
inspection was made and advice and instructions given.
A supply of poison was given where necessary and in most
cases satisfactory results have been obtained.
National Rat Week was held in November, as in previous
years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
again urged local authorities to take action, and arrangements
were made for the baiting of the sewers, through
the agency of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's
Department.