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Sanitary Inspection of District.
The general inspection of the district, especially house-tohouse
inspection, was lessened during the period of the war, and
a large amount of property was very much neglected, but with an
increase of Staff much progress has been made during the past
year, although there is still much difficulty owing to lack and cost
of material, in obtaining the desired results.
The details of this Department's work are given on pages 86—90.
Other Conditions -Public Baths.
The covered-in Public Swimming Bath is much appreciated.
The swimming pond is 120 ft. by 40 ft. For a distance of 30 ft.
from the shallow end it has a uniform depth of 3 ft., the remainder
ranging from 3 ft. to 6 ft. 9 in. at the deep end, the deepest
portion being 8 ft. 6 in. over the outlet. There are three shower
baths and two foot baths, with urinal and w.c. accommodation.
The slipper baths and vapour baths are also well patronised.
There is no doubt that besides serving the purpose of instruction
in swimming, the bath will promote cleanliness and good health.
Public Urinals.
There are 16 public urinals in the Borough, which arc inspected
periodically and found to be satisfactory.
Destruction of Rats.
Every effort has been made during the year in this direction,
but the close proximity of the docks makes it difficult to keep
them under control. A Rat-catcher has been employed to wage
war on the rats which infest the sewage works, Isolation
Hospital, and a few houses.
Smoke Nuisance.
Fortunately for the health of the Borough we have few
factories, so that few complaints are made of this nuisance.
SANITARY CONDITION OF THE SCHOOLS.
The Medical Officer of Health is also the School Medical
Officer, thus close co-operation between the Public Health Department
and School Medical Service.