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(vii) Rabies Order, 1938.—No case of Rabies was notified during the year.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.—99 complaints have been received
of the existence of rats affecting 168 premises. In 26 of these cases poison
gas has been used, and in the remaining cases other steps have been taken.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Sanitary Inspectors made
2,322 visits to premises where petroleum is stored, or in conjunction with the
installation of such storage, and tested 31 petroleum appliances or fittings. All
the Sanitary Inspectors are authorised Officers under the Act to inspect such
premises (Public Health Committee, 8th July, 1937).
The number of Licences issued was 120, and the fees paid to the Council
for such Licences was ,£90 5s. Od. 3 Licences were issued for the storage
of calcium-carbide, the fees payable being £1.
Examination of Officers, Teachers and Servants.
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1940 :—
Officers Teachers Servants
New Appointments 67 19 9
Under Sickness Regulations 16 18 63
For Anti-Gas School Course. 1 — —
Totals 84 37 72