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Two hundred and fifty four visits were made in
connection with infectious disease enquiries. The results
of the investigations were passed on to the Medical Officer
of Health.
SANITARY CONDITIONS OF MUSIC HALLS,
CINEMAS, ETC.
Twenty-six visits were made to places of public entertainment
during the year. The principal object of these
visits is to ascertain the condition of dressing rooms,
sanitary conveniences and other parts of the buildings,
especially parts such as beneath the stage where accumulations
of rubbish are likely to exist. The ventilation of the
premises is important, especially in Summer time and where
natural means of ventilation are depended upon to keep
the atmosphere reasonably satisfactory. Visits in connection
with ventilation are made at irregular periods and
whilst the performances are on, but it is very difficult to
obtain reliable information as to the condition of the
atmosphere by the " senses" only.
No complaints were received during the year regarding
places of entertainment, and the premises were found to
be in a satisfactory condition, having regard to design and
age.
CANAL BOATS ACTS.
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boat Acts,
1884, I beg to report as follows :
During the year 1935, 11 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 at night. Small matters found
to require attention are usually dealt with without need
for service of notices.