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Drainage—The drains of 257 houses were reconstructed.
In some instances the reconstruction related to portions of the
public sewers, and in these cases, the work was carried out by the
staff of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department, the
expenses incurred thereby being recovered from the owners.

Eradication of Bed Bugs.
(See Annual Report, 1938.)
Rag Flock Acts, 1911-1928.
There are no premises within the Borough where rag flock
is known to be manufactured.
Shops Act, 1934—Sanitary Conveniences.
Exemption certificates—in accordance with the provisions
contained in the Shops Act, 1934 (Section 10, subsection 2)—
were granted in respect of sanitary conveniences at two premises.
Smoke Abatement.
Forty-nine observations were kept on factory chimneys
throughout the district. It was found necessary to issue eight
letters of caution. It was not found necessary to take any statutory
action.
Rats and Mice (Destruction Act), 1919.
Four hundred and thirty-three visits were paid in connection
with complaints received, and rat biscuits were issued to the
occupiers of 105 premises. At 95 premises the source of rat infestation
was definitely traced and the premises freed of rats.