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Workmen's Baths. In the Annual Report for 1913, I
described the neglect of the men at the Plumstead Destructor
to use the slipper baths provided for them and pointed out
the advantage of spray baths which are more economical, and
allow a bath to be taken in much less time. Spray baths
should be of the most approved type; those sometimes supplied
are not satisfactory.
TENTS, VANS, AND SHEDS.
53. During the year 6 tents, vans, and sheds were inspected
(42 in 1913), and one notice served under the Bylaws
for this class of dwelling.
NOTICES AND PROSECUTIONS.
54. 3,131 written intimation notices, and 578 statutory
notices were served. 90 of the latter, not having been complied
with in the time specified, were referred to the Town,
Clerk, who, before taking proceedings, wrote a warning letter
in each case. Finally 3 defaulters were summoned at the
Police Court. The results are given in Table XVII., together
with the results of 9 other prosecutions under the
Public Health and Housing Acts.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION.
55. The Council's bacteriological work is done by Dr.
A. Davies, the Pathologist of the Seamen's Hospital.
1,214 bacteriological examinations were made for the
Public Health Department, viz.: 915 for diphtheria, 273
for thisis, and 23 for enteric fever. The total cost wast
£186 7s. 6d., compared with £183 3s. 2d. in 1913.