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Swimming Bath
The figures for attendances at the Barrowell Green Open Air
Swimming Bath for the past two years were:—
1963 1962
Adults (Mixed and Spectators) 11,816 7,235
Children (Mixed and Spectators) 19,809 23,679
From Schools 3,056 2,774
Season Tickets 3,938 5,834
Costumes, etc., hired — 24
38,619 39,546
The arrangements whereby samples of the water from the
swimming bath are taken at regular intervals has been continued.
The results of the samples taken during 1963 were uniformly satisfactory.
A notice continues to be posted at the Bath informing the
public of the result of these samples.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During 1963, 458 complaints of rats and mice were received
and dealt with, as against 362 in 1962.
In late May and early June, a baiting and poisoning treatment
was carried out by the Borough Engineer's Department in the
Council's soil sewers. 531 manholes were baited. The poison bait
used for this treatment was pinhead oatmeal plus warfarin. In 15
of the manholes baited, complete or part takes of bait were noted.
In November, 1963, a further baiting and poisoning treatment
was carried out in the Council's soil sewers. On this occasion, 531
manholes were baited with pinhead oatmeal plus warfarin. In 21
of the manholes baited, complete or part takes of bait were noted.
All work in the sewers was carried out in accordance with the
recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food.
Public Conveniences
Sixteen 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
High Road, New Southgate, N.l 1
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