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far as this District is concerned. No complaints have been received
during the year. I have kept the River under close
observation.
Petroleum (Traders). Ten persons were licensed for the
storage of Petroleum in respect of amounts varying from 50 to 500
Gallons.
Carbide of Calcium. One person was licensed for the storage
of 2001bs. of Carbide.
Petroleum (Private). During the year a special inspection has
been made of the whole of the premises in tlie District where Petroleum
is kept for the use of light locomotives, and my report on the
subject is still under the consideration of the Committee which
deal with these matters.
In all, 145 visits were made by me in connection with this
report and to the Traders' Stores.
Prosesutions. Owing to the frequent small outbreaks of
Scarlet Fever in the Sidcup Hill District the Council gave instructions
for a careful investigation to be made, with the result that
after a long search five children were found to be suffering from
the disease and had reached the peeling stage.
In two cases the Council came to the conclusion that the
parents had wilfully neglected their duties and decided to prosecute.
The cases were heard at the Bromley Police Court, and in
both cases the defendants were convicted for failing to notify and
exposure. In one case the maximum penalties were inflicted.
Distribution of Leaflets. At the end of the year 1909 the
Council decided that there should be an annual distribution of
leaflets containing information with regard to the notification,
causes, and symptoms of Scarlet Fever and other Infectious
Diseases, including Phthisis.
During the month of September last cards relating to Scarlet
Fever were left at each of the small houses in the District, and
cards and posters relating to Phthisis were left at the Elementary
Schools, Barbers' Shops, &c.
On the instructions of the Council I have had posters and
leaflets relating to the extermination of rats distributed