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Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
Complaints were received from various parts of the
district and investigated, 113 visits being paid in this connection.
Poisons were supplied, traps set and lent, and rat
runs gassed. Poison baits were also laid in the sewers from
time to time. When considered necessary the drains of
premises were tested with smoke, and where found to be
defective, were made good.
Shops Act.
The Shops Act, 1934, imposes upon Sanitary Authorities
the duty of enforcing the requirements of the Act relating to
the ventilation, temperature and lighting of shops, and the
provision of sanitary accommodation and washing facilities
for the use of persons employed in or about shops.
The visits paid in this connection numbered 146. Notices
requiring the maintenance of a reasonable temperature in
three shops were served and complied with.
I desire to express thanks to the Chairman and Members
of the Public Health Committee for cheir ready consideration
and support, and to the staff for their painstaking work.
I am, Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
R. T. PEARCE,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.