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DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION
Number of journeys to collect bedding and spray
verminous premises 352
Number of journeys to return bedding 230
Rooms disinfected after infectious disease 214
Rooms disinfected after Phthisis 10
Rooms disinfected after other cases 54
Rooms disinfected after vermin 241
Articles
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after infectious
disease 2,264
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after Phthisis 35
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after other cases 386
Bedding, clothing, etc., disinfected after vermin 55
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 6,551. 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 380.
Sixteen Council properties and 75 other houses were found to be
infested; the total number of rooms disinfested was 241. 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.
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