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Each house where infectious disease occurred was
visited and enquiries were made into the history of the case.
The results of the investigations were passed on to the
Medical Officer of Health.
SANITARY CONDITIONS OF MUSIC HALLS,
CINEMAS, ETC.
Twenty-one formal visits were made to places of public
entertainment during the year. The inspections are made to
ascertain the condition of dressing rooms, sanitary accommodation
and other parts of the premises, such as under the
stage where accumulations of rubbish are likely to be
found. Visits are also made at irregular times when the
premises are in use to ensure that the ventilation apparatus
is not only in order but is in use.
No complaints were received during the year regarding
places of entertainment, and all the premises were maintained
in satisfactory condition when visited.
CANAL BOAT ACTS.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boats Act,
1884, I beg to report as follows :—
During the year 1932, 21 visits were made in connection
with the Canal Boats Acts. The wharves are seldom free
from barges but very few of the boats have living quarters.
The boats are worked in short stages and the crews usually
come ashore each night. It was found necessary to serve
one notice on an owner during 1932.
SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The conveniences attached to licensed premises in this
Borough compare very favourably with similar places in all
other towns I have visited. Practically all the premises
now have glazed slabs or stalls, and the minimum of labour
is required to keep the conveniences in clean condition.
Comparatively few of the licensees have failed to keep the
premises in order.