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11.5 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 301 manholes were baited. Of these,
83 showed complete or part takes of bait.
All work done in the sewers was carried out in accordance with
the recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
(Infestation Control Division). An official of the Ministry visited
the Borough on both occasions 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.
17 public conveniences are available in the Borough, situated
as follows:
Broomfield Park (3).
Arnos Park.
Bramley Sports Ground.
Oakwood Park.
Tottenhall Sports Ground.
North Circular Road, Palmers Green.
Triangle, Palmers Green.
Fords Grove, Winchmore Hill.
"Cherry Tree" Hotel, N.13.
"Crown," Chase Side, N.14.
"White Hart," Chase Road, N.14.
"Kings Head," Wades Hill, N.21.
"Orange Tree," Highfield Road, N.21.
" Fox " Hotel, Green Lanes, N.13.
Grovelands Park.
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
includes conveniences provided for the use of the public in publichouses
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.
Ponds and Rubbish Dumps.
These continue to be kept under observation. During the
summer months spraying was carried out where and when necessary
to prevent insect breeding.
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