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In addition to the above, 97 notices (27 statutory and 70 informal)
served previous to 1st January, 1941, were also complied with.
Complaints.—During the year, 869 complaints of nuisances have been
received and investigated.
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 35
Animals improperly kept 6
Bad smells 51
Dampness of premises 33
Defective drains, w.c's and fittings 205
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc. 48
Defective water fittings 54
Dirty and verminous houses 27
Dirty condition of rear way 1
Flooding of premises 13
Overcrowding fi
Smoke nuisances 2
Miscellaneous 388
Total 869
(iv) Swimming Baths and Pools.—Samples of water for examination
were taken from the open-air swimming bath during July (2), and during
March, July and September in respect of the indoor bath. All the samples
were satisfactory.
(v) Eradication of Bed Buos:—
Houses (Found to be infested 14
Disinfested (including 2 found in 1939 and 1940) 15
(vi) Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.—One liccnce to act as slaughterman
was granted during the year.