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hot summer. There were decreases in the number of complaints from
almost all other causes, including those relating to overcrowding.
The number of inspections carried out decreased in almost all
sections owing to the staff deficiencies previously noted. The number of
drains tested increased slightly, and there was a very considerable increase
in work arising from the destruction of rats, which is reported upon more
fully later.
Complaints Received.
Rats and mice 231
Overcrowding 17
Non-collection of house refuse 14
Choked drains 87
Defective drainage 66
Defective water supply pipes and fittings 29
Defective washbasins and w.c.'s 80
Offensive smells 30
Dilapidated dustbins 10
Smoking chimneys, bonfires, etc. 5
Keeping of animals 5
Accumulations 13
General defects and insanitary conditions 225
Offensive pig bins 17
Verminous premises 6
Insect pests, etc. 13
Unsound food 67
Miscellaneous 41
956
Summary of Visits Made.
Number of houses inspected 524
Re-inspections and calls made 2,482
Inspections :
Factories 32
Bakehouses 14
Cowsheds 6
Dairies and Milkshops 26
Meat and other foods 127
Stables and stable yards 2
Food premises 427
Yards, outbuildings, drains, etc. 762
Piggeries, fowls and other animals 67
Under Rats & Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 239*
Revisits under Rats & Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 621*
Inspections, Shops Act 7
Drains tested 73
Infectious disease enquiries 117
Infectious disease contacts 36
Disinfections carried out 116
Disinfestations of verminous premises 5
Tents, vans and sheds 8
Water supply 2
Vermin 3
Miscellaneous 39
5,735
* Exclusive of visits made in connection with the Private
Private Dwellings Special Scheme, 1946/47.
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