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"The approximate number of swimmers in 1937 was 38,450 and
the estimated maximum load was 560.
"Bacteriological and chemical analyses were carried out on
five occasions, with results which were excellent."
(vii) Eradication of Bed Bugs.— The number of houses found
to be infested is as follows:—
Council Houses. Other Houses.
Infested 19 Infested 199
Successfully Successfully
Disinfested 19 Disinfested 40
The methods employed for freeing infested houses from bed
bugs are those described in the Annual Report for 1936.
The work of disinfestation of houses other than those owned by
the Local Authority is carried out by builders on behalf of owners,
and by the tenants. Insecticide is given gratis to tenants with
proper advice . The free use of a spray is at tenants' disposal.
4. Schools.— The sanitary condition of schools is more fully
discussed in the School Medical Officer's Report. A detailed sanitary
survey is made of each school by the School Medical Officer at
the conclusion of Medical Inspection. Recommendations are sent to
the Director of Education.
The School Medical Officer's Report gives a detailed account of
the sanitary improvements effected during 1937.
D.—HOUSING.
(a) Statistics.
The particulars of new houses erected during 1937 are given in
the form used in previous years.
The following are the figures supplied by the Engineer and
Surveyor:—
Number of new houses erected during the year:—
(«) Total, including number given separately under (b):—
(1) By Local Authority 130 houses
By other authorities Nil
By other bodies or persons 86 houses
143 flats
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