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DISINFESTATION.
HYDROGEN-CYANIDE FUMIGATION.
No. of times Large Chamber used.
Furniture and effects of families rehoused
including furniture and effects for use by
Homeless Persons 68
Bunks and bunk fitments 14
.
No. of times Small Chamber used.
Miscellaneous (mattresses, divans, etc.) 11
TOTAL 93
Thanks are due to the Cleansing Department for their assistance in working
the boiler plant at Ashburton Grove Depot.
FACTORIES.
The nuuber of inspections, re-inspections & calls, etc. was 5,212.
542 defects were found, and remedied- in 410 instances.
Number of notices served was 132.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
460 complaints were received and 787 inspections carried out.
88 notices were served and 22 defective drains repaired.
SUMMARY OF PROSECUTIOS DURING YEAR 1942.
Total Amount of Costs
Statute Prosecutions Successful Dismissed Withdrawn Penalties Received
Public Health
(London) Act 1936 26 20 1 5 - £46.7.0.
Food & Drugs Act, 1938 4 4- - £104.10.0 £29.8.0.
Factories Act, 1937 2 - 1 1 - £10.10.0.
32 24 2 6 £104.10.0 £86.5.0.
SECTION D.
HOUSING.
Work under the Housing Act has been at a standstill owing to
War conditions, the resultant lack of labour and materials
prohibiting any extensive repairs being carried out.
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