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1953 1952
Adults (Mixed and Spectators) 20,126 28,045
Children (Mixed and Spectators) 35,036 39,100
From Schools 2,647 4,671
Season Tickets 10,651 12,605
68,460 84,421
Costumes, etc., hired 138 230
As in the past, samples of water were taken at regular intervals
from the swimming bath. The results were uniformly satisfactory.
In order that the public might be reassured as to the quality of the
water, reports on the samples taken, couched in general terms,
were displayed at the Bath.
Attendances at the Bath of members of the St. John Ambulance
Brigade during crowded sessions and hot week-ends has been
continued. This assistance is very greatly appreciated.
As hitherto, the Superintendent of the Swimming Bath and her
staff have shown a very keen appreciation of their duties in relation
to public health. The condition of the Bath was always found to
be excellent on inspection, while co-operation has been close and
cordial as in past years.
Altogether Barrowell Green Swimming Bath provides the
district with a valuable amenity which must have an appreciable
effect on health, particularly on the health of children.
Rivers and Streams
There is nothing to report beyond the statement set out under
this heading in the Annual Report for 1951.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
During 1953, 464 complaints of rats and mice were received
and dealt with, as against 442 in 1952.
In March, 1953, a baiting and poisoning treatment was
carried out by the Borough Engineer's Department in the Council's
soil sewers. 355 manholes were baited. In 87 of these, complete
or part takes of bait were noted. At the conclusion of the treatment,
takes of poison were recorded. 13 manholes showed complete
takes of poison and 55 showed part takes.
In September, 1953, test baiting was carried out by the
Borough Engineer's Department to 245 manholes, representing
approximately 15 per cent, of the total manholes on the Council's
soil sewers. On the results obtained from this test, a baiting and
poisoning treatment followed, during which 293 manholes were
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