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Ruislip-Northwood 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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14. MORTUARY
During the year two bodies were received in the public mortuary
at Pinner Road Council Depot.
15. RODENT CONTROL
During the twelve months ended 31st December, 1948, the
following work was carried out under the Rats and Mice (Destruction)
Act, 1919.
Visits by Rodent Officer and Operatives 14,779
Premises disinfested for rats 635
Premises disinfested for mice 50
Complaints received 365
Estimated kill for year 1,430
The whole of the Council's sewers have been treated by means of
a test bait but no trace of rats in the manholes has been found.
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