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decreasing, and our experience is that the number of vans presented
for registration is reduced and generally speaking they. are ideally
suited for the purpose.
The same applies to hawkers of refreshments. A few years ago
many registrations were received and some difficulty was experienced
in controlling the sale of refreshments at events in the town, and the
sale of fried fish from mobile stalls during the evening. Social changes
once again appear to have eliminated the necessity for this type of
service and consequently our difficulties have been reduced.
9. "HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW." During the latter
part of the year, the Stadium authorities promoted the "Horse of the
Year Show" for the first time in Wembley. This internationally
famous event presented many problems to the Health Department,
because of the sudden influx of some 150 “lived-in" caravans, 80
"lived-in " horse boxes, and the stabling of 580 horses.
Temporary arrangements were made for the reception of waste
water and chemical closet contents into the sewerage system, and
daily refuse collection and disposal was organised.
The removal of soiled bedding and manure from the horse boxes
was undertaken daily by a contractor engaged by the "Horse of the
Year" Committee, and a number of stand-pipes were erected by the
Colne Valley Water Co. along Lakeside Way, to provide a water
supply for the temporary occupants. The Public Health Inspectors
visited daily in order to check and remedy any possible nuisances, and
advise those responsible.
In all, these arrangements worked reasonably well, but there was
room for improvement, and at the conclusion a communication was
sent to the Stadium authorities setting out our observations and
requesting that adequate notice be given in future years, so as to afford
time for consultation well in advance of the commencement of the
event.
10. SWIMMING POOLS. The two outdoor Swimming Pools
have continued to be a source of enjoyment and healthy recreation.
"Breakpoint" chlorination or superchlonnation which was installed
just prior to the 1951 season has made it possible to maintain a
sparkling clear water, together with a .minimum risk of infection.
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