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Arsenal and Dockyard, was obtained. With the assistance
of the officers of the Works Department, 6,432 baits were
laid in 98 manholes of the old sewers likely to be infested
with rats. Advice was given during the year to many
persons as to the best means of dealing with rat nuisances.
Mosquitoes. Complaints regarding mosquitoes in the
Plumstead and Abbey Wood area were not so numerous
during the year. The drainage of the marshes is probably
beginning to have some effect. The Council's scheme of
concreting the inverts of the ditches and providing smooth
surfaces had progressed during the year, but is not yet completed.
Rag Flock Act. This Act prohibits the use of dirty flock
for the making of bedding and upholstery, and empowers
the Sanitary Authority to take samples of rag flock, found
on premises, being used or suspected of being used for this
purpose. No samples were taken during the year.
Offensive Trades. There are no offensive trades in the
district.
Action Taken with Regard to Smoke Abatement. It is
part of the duty of a Sanitary Inspector to observe any
nuisances arising from smoke coming from premises other
than private dwelling houses, and, although there were only
16 recorded observations, the chimneys may be regarded as
subject to daily observation by the Inspectors. There were
two complaints of smoke nuisance investigated.
Legal Proceedings. In Table No. 28 which follows are
set out details of the various prosecutions instituted during
the year under the Public Health (London) Act and kindred
Acts, for conditions associated with the sanitary circumstances
of the area.