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A small exhibition of stuffed rats and specimen baits,
arranged by the Sanitary Inspector, was on view in the
Department and attracted considerable attention.
As a result of the propaganda of Rat Week, 1933, in
Bromley, much greater interest was taken by the general
public in comparison with the results of previous years,
although, having regard to the additional publicity given
in 1933, the response was not as good as was anticipated.
The chemists who co-operated were generally satisfied with
the results attained and reported that sales were quite
good and that there was a noticeable increase in interest
in Rat Week.
The following particulars relate to applications made
to the Health Department for baits, etc.:—
Total No. of applicants 88
(a) From trade premises 19
(b) From private residences 69
No. of bottles of red squill given free 103
No. of tins of red squill biscuits given free 12
No. of applications for use of gassing machine 4
(In two instances the gassing machine
could not be used with effect on the
premises concerned).
It is noteworthy that only 16 applications for free
poisons during Rat Week were received in the previous
year, 1932.
During 1933 the sanitary inspectors made 239 inspections
with reference to rat infestations, and nuisances in
this respect were reported abated in 52 instances after
service of informal notices.
Nuisances.
Appendices VII. and VIII. are submitted by Mr.
G. R. Woods, Chief Sanitary Inspector, and indicate by
statistics the valuable work carried out by the Sanitary
Inspectors.