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The inference to be drawn is that the number of rats in the sewers has
been considerably reduced.
DISINFECTION AND PISINFESTATION
Number of journeys to collect bedding and spray
verminous premises 363
Number of journeys to return bedding 233
Rooms disinfected after infectious disease 238
Rooms disinfected after Phthisis 58
Rooms disinfected after other cases 53
Rooms disinfected after vermin 133
Articles
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after infectious
disease 2,941
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after Phthisis 98
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after other cases 291
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after vermin 41
The Council distribute a disinfecting powder and fluid to residents
who apply for same at the Town Hall Yard. During the year the applicants numbered
15,650. 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 and other articles thus disinfected was 264.
19 Council properties and 61 other houses were found to be infested;
the total number of rooms disinfested was 133. The whole of the work is
carried out by the Department, the materials used being insecticides containing
D.D.T. as a base.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
No new licences were granted during the year.
Number on Register at end of year 8
29