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AMBULANCES.
For Infectious Disease.— Four motor ambulances have been
provided by the West Kent Joint Lsolation Hospital
Board for the conveyance of cases of Infectious Disease.
For General and Accident Cases.— Two ambulances are
provided by the Council for the removal of general and
accident cases.
NURSING AND MATERNITY HOMES.
The powers under the Nursing Homes Registration Act,
1937, have been delegated by the Kent County Council to the
District Council.
There are eight premises registered in this District, two of
which are maternity homes, four are for both maternity and
general cases, and two for general cases only.
The number of beds provided is 51, viz.: 16 for maternity
cases and 35 for other cases.
RIVERS AND STREAMS
Constant supervision is paid to all watercourses within the
District.
The principal rivers are the River Quaggy (about 1,170
yards), the Cray (about 5,200 yards), and the Shuttle (about
2,800 yards).
During the year a portion of the River Quaggy was cleared
of obstruction.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the following case it was found necessary to institute
legal proceedings:—
Particulars Result
No proper supply of water, main
supply being out off. (section91, Fined 10s. Od.
Public Health Act, 1875)
REGULATED TRADES.
Dairies and Cowsheds.
There are 29 registered premises within the District, this
being 6 less than last year.
During the year 102 visits were paid, and in 6 instances
defects were found.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936.
The Council granted the following mimber of licences under
the above Order during the year:—
Tuberculin Tested 5
Ditto, supplemental 4
Pasteurised 15
Ditto, supplemental