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The foul-water sewers were treated during June, 1952, and February,
1953, pre-bait and poisoned bait being laid in the manholes and side entrances.
In June, 325 manholes were baited and pre-bait takes recorded in 84. The
second treatment of the sewers due in December was not done until February,
1953, owing to the pressure of work in connection with the outbreak of dysentery
in the district. The figures for this treatment were 330 manholes baited and
pre-bait takes recorded in 127, the longer interval between the treatments no
doubt contributing to the increased number of takes.
One full-time rodent operative is employed and the following is a summary
of the work carried out by him at premises in the district:—
Inspections and re-inspections made 3,480
Premises treated for rats 345
Premises where rat poison bait taken 292
Premises re-treated for rats 281
Estimated number of rats poisoned 1,067
Number of rats trapped 10
Premises treated for mice 91
Premises re-treated for mice 77
It was necessary to treat some premises on three or more occasions and
the total treatments for the destruction of rodents numbered 794.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
This Act and Regulations made thereunder came into force on the 1st
November, 1951. The object of the Act is to secure the use of clean filling
materials in upholstered articles and other articles which are stuffed or lined.
Four premises are registered in connection therewith.
Following a complaint regarding the rag flock of a mattress manufactured
in this district, the mattress was returned to the makers and a sample taken
therefrom. The prescribed Analyst under the Act reported that the tests
showed the sample to be satisfactory and complied with the requirements of
the regulations.
MOVABLE DWELLINGS.
The camping and caravan site of nearly three acres in the Crystal Palace
Grounds, managed by and under the joint auspices of the Camping and Caravan
Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland during the period of the Festival of Britain
in 1951 was re-established during 1952.
Suites of waterclosets and lavatory basins are provided in a brick building
on the site, and as before suitable arrangements were made for the collection
and disposal of refuse, etc.
Agreement was reached regarding the provision of additional drainage
facilities for the disposal of waste water and the work in this connection was
carried out early in 1953.
Periodical inspections were made of the camp and no cause for complaint
arose during the year.