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As a rule, the fouling takes place at some distance from
the person's own premises and for this reason alone it is
obvious that the nuisance is objectionable to them. If these
people would give just a moment's thought to the matter
and consider the comfort of others, I am confident the need
for the Bye-law would soon disappear.
Smallpox Contacts.—In connection with the smallpox
cases occurring in the district, and local contacts of cases
occurring outside the district, 92 visits of enquiry were made.
As the majority of these contacts are persons employed in
London, it necessitated the visits being paid during the
evenings and week-ends, after they had returned from their
business or occupation.
Mosquitoes.—As in previous years the lakes, pools,
ditches, and other known breeding places of mosquitoes have
been efficiently sprayed with paraffin.
Complaints have received prompt attention and where
necessary further spraying has been carried out with satisfactory
results.
Complaints of this nature are at times extremely difficult
to investigate because it is necessary to make inspections over
a wide area in order to locate possible breeding grounds.
In one instance, after careful searching, a disused artificial
pond in private grounds was proved to be the source of the
trouble but, on the owner being acquainted of the nuisance
caused to other residents, the matter was promptly and
effectually dealt with.
Offensive Trades.—The fish-frying premises have been
inspected during the year, and in practically all cases the
Bye-laws were found to have been adhered to. A few minor
alterations were found necessary, and these were promptly
attended to when pointed out to the occupiers.
No new premises have been established and none have
been closed, there being 16 on the Register at the close of
the year.
I take this opportunity of again recording my appreciation
of the loyal support and assistance rendered by the
staff generally, and to acknowledge the kind co-operation of
Dr. Ellis, the Medical Officer of Health, and my colleagues
of other departments.
HENRY JOHNSON, M.B.E., F.R.San.I., F.S.I.A.,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
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