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RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION ORDER.
We have kept this under close observation during the year, and have
again found many defective inspection chamber covers on drains from which
rats have made their appearance. However, we have had the necessary
repairs carried out, and have laid down a large quantity of various poisons.
The crusade against the rats on the Council's Sewage Farm and Buildings
has met with good results, but the operation requires to be regular and
systematic to keep these pests down.
MUSIC HALL, CINEMAS, Etc.
During the year the places of public entertainment were inspected, and
with the exception of a few slight defects found, they were in a good condition.
The defects have since been remedied.
HOUSE-TO-HOUSE INSPECTION.
The house-to-house inspection is not proceeding so fast as one might
wish, but in view of the enormous number of defects that exist on some of
the property, this is easily accounted for. If work was undertaken under
the Housing and Town Planning Act, 1919, Section 28, we should get a
great deal more done, and wake up some of the owners who seem very slow
to move.
I am glad to take the opportunity afforded by the Report to acknowledge
and thank the Officers and Staff of the Public Health Department for their
hearty co-operation throughout the year, and the interest displayed in their
work.
I am, Ladies, and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
RICHARD JOHN BUTLAND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.