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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No. of observations made on chimney shafts 97
No. of chimney shafts on which observations were made 11
No. of nuisances observed 5
No. of verbal notifications of nuisance given to occupiers (Public
Health (Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926) 3
No. of written notifications sent to occupiers (Public Health (Smoke
Abatement) Act, 1926) 3
It was not found necessary to take any Summary action to enforce the
abatement of nuisances, as recommendations made regarding alteration to
plant, stoking and fuel were adopted.
VERMINOUS HOUSES.
51 houses infested with bugs have been dealt with, 26 Council houses
and 25 privately owned houses.
In all cases (excepting 9 where Cyanide Gas was employed) spraying by
an insecticide of the walls, floors, furniture, etc., at intervals of from 7 to 10
days has been performed, together with the stripping off of wall papers, the
removal of skirting boards, and the use of a blow-lamp for burning out all
holes and crevices. The tenants are also advised to pursue cleansing with
soap and water, and disinfectants are supplied. In addition fumigation by
sulphur is also employed in some cases.
All bedding is removed and sterilized in the steam disinfector at the
commencement of the work, and again when the house and furniture appear
to be free from bugs.
At 9 houses (with contents) Cyanide Gas was employed by a firm who
conducted the fumigation, and after one treatment disinfestation appeared
to have been effected. This form of fumigation is only employed in very
obstinate cases, as, owing to the dangerous nature of the Gas, special
arrangements have to be made for the tenant to vacate the house.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
There are no offensive trades established in the district. There are
18 Fried Fish Shops, which have been visited frequently. These premises
were duly registered under Section 123 of the Hendon Urban District Council
Act, 1929. The majority of the premises are fitted with modern fish-frying
apparatus, which reduces the possibility of nuisances arising from the same.