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baited. Of these, 128 showed complete or part takes of bait. In
accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries, an alternative bait base and poison was used for this
treatment. Owing to inclement weather at the time of the treatment,
it was found impracticable to record poison takes.
All work done in the sewers was carried out in accordance
with the recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries (Infestation Division). An official of the Ministry visited
the district on each occasion, and was given facilities for inspecting
the work while in progress. He expressed himself entirely satisfied
with the way in which the work was carried out.
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.
"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 London Transport Executive at
Southgate and Oakwood Underground Stations are also available
to the public.
All public conveniences in the district are inspected by
members of the Public Health Department staff. This inspection
ncludes conveniences provided for the use of the public in public
louses 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 are situated.
In connection with the paragraphs in my Report for 1952
concerning the provision of an additional convenience within the
Borough, this matter is still under consideration by the Public
Health Committee.
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