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Below are the comparative statistics relative to Rat
Weeks 1936 and 1937:—
1936. 1937.
Total number of applicants for poison
during Rat Week 111 196
(a) From Trade premises 40 23
(b) From private residents 71 173
No. of bottles of Red Squill given free 159 284
No. of tins of Red Squill biscuits given
free 30 21
During the past year the Sanitary Inspectors have continned
to follow up complaints of rat infestations received
from time to time, giving advice and obtaining cooperation
between all concerned where serious and extenlive
infestations are discovered. Generally the results
have proved satisfactory, but, in some instances, we find
that certain persons are at first very enthusiastic in their
efforts to rid their premises of rats, but failing to notice
any immediate material evidence of success, their zeal
wanes and consequently further efforts on their part cease
—possibly at the time when a little more trouble would
have resulted in bringing about the desired consequences.
. The following figures show to some extent the activ-
ities of the officers of the department during 1937:—
Total No. of inspections made ... 453
Total No. of infestations discovered ... 129
Total No. of infestations abated ... 88
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
The sanitary condition of the elementary schools is
dealt with in the School Medical Service section of this
Report, where is stated the hygienic improvements carried
out, and indicates the standard to be aimed at in the older
type of school which fall short of modern standards.