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Smoke Abatement.
One hundred and twenty-eight observations were kept on
factory chimneys throughout the district. It was found necessary
to issue thirteen letters of caution, and in nine instances verbal
warnings were given to the persons concerned. It was not found
necessary to take any statutory action. The Sanitary Inspectors
interviewed a number of owners of factories and stokers regarding
the question of smoke and grit emission. Advice was given as to
the best methods to be employed to minimise the smoke and grit
nuisance, and at one factory a grit arrester was installed.
Schools.
Forty-one routine inspections of the sanitary accommodation
and water supply of schools were made. The attention of the
Director of Education was called to matters requiring attention
in five instances.
Rats and Mice (Destruction Act), 1919.
Five hundred and seventy-three visits were paid in connection
with complaints received, and rat biscuits were issued to the
occupiers of 77 premises. At 87 premises the source of rat infestation
was definitely traced and the premises freed of rats.
The following information was supplied to the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries in response to the Ministry's Circular
dated September, 1938 :—
1. Name of Committee and SubCommittee,
if any, to which the
Council's powers and duties
under the Act are delegated
2. Name and status of Officer, if
any, appointed to supervise the
execution and enforcement of
the Act.
3. State whether the Rats Officer is
employed full-time or part-time.
If part-time what are his other
duties ?
4. State the number, if any, of
trappers or other staff employed
The Public Health Committee.
The Senior Sanitary Inspector
and the District Sanitary Inspectors.
Part-time—all duties applicable
to the office of Sanitary
Inspector.
None.