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Twenty-six observations were made during the year, and on three
occasions contraventions of the Byelaw occurred and notification sent to the
firms concerned ; the offences were not repeated.
Overcrowding.
We are hoping that the Housing Act, 1936, will be regarded as a step
forward in the establishment of better housing for the working classes, and
that the superficial space allowed per person will in years to come, be
increased. It is to be regretted that kitchens and day rooms are included in
the calculation when arriving at the "permitted number." The Act appears
to suit the later type of house, but leaves the dweller in the older houses still
wanting.
Disinfection and Disinfestation.
The following table gives some idea of the work carried out:—
Number of journeys to collect bedding 272
„ „ „ return „ 260
Rooms disinfected after infectious disease 437
„ „ „ phthisis 141
„ „ „ cancer 32
Disinfestation carried out for vermin 240
Number of articles (bedding, clothing, etc.) disinfected
after infectious disease 1,884
Ditto after phthisis 433
Ditto after other illnesses 348
Articles of bedding, etc., destroyed 176
The Council distribute a disinfectant powder and a disinfectant fluid to
residents who apply for same at the Town Hall Yard. During the year the
applicants numbered 32,798, an increase of over 3,000 for 1935. One hour
daily is allowed for such distribution, with the exception of Fridays and
Saturdays.
A Formalin chamber is used for the disinfection of books, leather goods,
etc.—articles that would be damaged by steam. The number of books disinfected
was 656; other articles, 48.
In September the Council agreed to the supply of Izal in ½-pint tins to
those applicants who desired it in lieu of the disinfectant referred to above.
Instructions were given for a report to be submitted on this matter at a later
date.
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