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Rivers and Streams.—Very few complaints were received
during' the year concerning the above.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act.—During the year, 303 complaints
of rats and mice were received and dealt with.
In August and September a two-stage initial baiting- and
poisoning treatment was undertaken in the soil sewers. The
work was done in accordance with the recommendations of the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Infestation Division). Two
officials of the Ministry visited the district and were given
facilities for inspecting the work whilst in progress. They
expressed themselves entirely satisfied with the organisation of
the scheme and of the way in which the work was carried out.
In the first stage of the treatment, 1,507 manholes were
baited. Of these, 384 showed complete or part pre-bait takes.
In the second stage of the treatment, a different bait and
poison were used. 1,269 manholes were baited; of these, 60
showed complete or part takes of pre-bait.
Public Conveniences. — Seventeen public conveniences are
available in the Borough situated as follows :
Broomfield Park (2).
Arnos Park.
Bramley Sports Ground.
Oakwood Park.
Grovelands Park
Tottenhall Sports Ground.
North Circular Road, Palmers Green.
Triangle, Palmers Green.
Fords Grove, Winchmore Hill.
Southgate Tube Station, N.14.
Cherry Tree Hotel, The Green, N.14.
Crown, Chase Side, N.14.
White Hart, Chase Road, N.14.
King's Head, Wades Hill, N.21.
Orange Tree, Highfield Road, N.21.
Fox Hotel, Green Lanes, N.13.
Conveniences provided by the London Passenger Transport
Board at Southgate and Oakwood Underground Stations are also
available to the public.
The question of an additional public convenience in the neighbourhood
of The Green, Southgate, is being considered.
All public conveniences in the district are inspected by
members of the Public Health Department staff. This inspection
includes conveniences in our parks and open spaces, and conveniences
provided for the use of the public in public houses and
hotels. Defects are brought to the notice of the Borough Surveyor's
Department or are notified to the proprietors of the
premises in which the public conveniences in question are situated.
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