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(2) Subsequent to sporadic cases of Poliomyelitis, the
freshwater paddling pool at the Belvedere Recreation Ground
was drained so as to discourage congregations of young
children at this site. This water reservoir should be regularly
treated with Chlorine.
E (5) i. Camping Sites.
There are no summer camping sites within the Borough.
There are, however, 4 sites which have been occupied by
vans which are owned by Householders for a number of years.
Frequent inspections have been made with a view to
the application of Bye-law requirements.
One licence has been granted by the Local Authority
during the year under Section 269 Public Health Act, 1936.
E (5) j. Hop Pickers.
There are no hop fields within, the Borough.
E(5)k. Rag Flock Act.
No premises exist within the Borough in which rag
flock is manufactured or sold.
E(5)l. Eradication of Vermin.
During the year 1947, dwellinghouses as follows were
found to be infested, and subsequently disinfested:—
Privately owned houses 22
Corporation houses 11
With regard to privately owned houses, presence of
vermin is usually located by Sanitary Inspectors during their
inspections, but owners and occupiers are encouraged to notify
infestations in which case the services of an out-door operative
may be promptly obtained.
During the year, 11 Corporation houses were treated,
following visits by Sanitary Inspectors or a request from the
Housing Department. Spraying solutions of 5 per cent.
D.D.T. and Pyrethrum have been found very effective.
E(5)m. Cleansing of Verminous Persons.
The cleansing station at the first aid post operates in
connection with the above and all persons suffering from
scabies are directed to this site.
E(5)n. Pest Control Services.
This was introduced in May and proved a big success.
In view of the large amount of surface water in the borough
and the hundreds of water tanks which provide breeding
facilities for culicine and anopheline mosquitoes, mosquito
control with Malariol and D.D.T. was carried out every ten
days from May to October of this very hot summer, with a
result beyond expectation. Hitherto mosquitoes have constituted
a major nuisance in preventing sleep and keeping