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22.
Schools.
The general condition and supply of water to Schools has been
satisfactory during the year.
Co-operation continued with the School Medical Officer and
reports were forwarded to that Officer following quarterly visits
paid to the canteens attached to all Schools, During the year
continued progress was made in the execution of works of repair
and maintenance.
Offensive Trades.
Within the meaning of the Public Health Act there are no
offensive trade premises in the district, but there are eight
fish fryers.
Bakehouses.
Nineteen visits were paid to the eight bakehouses in the
district and generally they were maintained in a satisfactory
condition.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
A full time Rodent Operative is employed for rodent
infestation work and whilst there was no evidence of major
infestations in the town, 1113 visits were paid to deal with
minor infestations at private and business premises and in
connection with sewer maintenance.
The thirteenth and fourteenth maintenance treatments were
carried out in March and September respectively. In March 144
manholes were baited and of these 39.58% showed complete or
partial takes; 260 manholes were baited in September, 21,92%
of which showed complete or partial takes,
NUMBER AND TRADE OF OUTWORKERS NOTIFIED DURING 1955.
Wearing Apparel 216 Knitwear 71
Quilts 4 Upholstery 11
Footwear 24 Trimmings 1
Toys 70 Paper Bags 1
Button Carding 4 Novelties 3