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In all other cases it was possible to make satisfactory arrangements
for these persons without having to resort to compulsory
removal to suitable premises under the provisions of the above section.
(b) Section 50
Two burials were carried out by the Council under the provisions
of this Section, one a male aged 72 years, and the other an unknown
newly-born child.
Rainfall
The following table shows the amount of rainfall recorded at
Avenue House grounds during the year:—
1956 Rainfall (in inches)
January 4.33
February 0.55
March 1.02
April 1.47
May 0.56
June 2.92
July 4.82
August 6.22
September 4.26
October 1.70
November 0.46
December 3.96
Total 32.27
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The average annual rainfall over a period of 35 years recorded at
the Air Ministry's Meteorological Station at Camden Town was
24.47 inches.
Housing
Throughout the year housing applications, accompanied by
medical certificates, were submitted by the Borough Housing and
Town Planning Officer to ascertain if additional points (up to 5)
could be recommended on medical grounds. The following shows
how the applications were dealt with :—