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Wandsworth 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Sanitary Inspection of the Borough.
No samples of Rag Flock were taken during the year, as the
method of rag flock manufacture is considered satisfactory.
Rats and Mice Destruction.
In addition to the routine laying of rat baits in the sewers
by the Borough Engineer's staff, 5,086 baits were laid and 4,377
taken during National Rat Week.
Seven instances of rat infestation of premises were reported
to the Public Health Committee, who authorised the service of
notices requiring the extermination of the pests.