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Date Manholes found to be infested
January, 1955 56
June, 1955 31
The work of Rodent Control is carried out under the supervision of the
Chief Sanitary Inspector by two Rodent Operatives who have the assistance of a
labourer during such time as the sewers are being treated,
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act for the regulation of the sale of pet animals requires all premises
in which animals are sold for pets to be licenced by the local authority. 3
licences were issued during the year
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Three premises in the Borough are registered for the purpose of the above
Act, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 2 thereof,
ESTABLI SHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
Eight establishments were inspected under this heading and all were found
to be satisfactory for the purpose which was intended.
Purpose No of Licences
Massage only -
Chiropody only 4
Massage and Chiropody -
Massage, Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 1
Massage and Electrical Treatment 2
Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 1
FREE WASHING FACILITIES IN PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Facilities for free handwashing are available in Kew Bridge (Ladies')
Kew Bridge (Men s), High Road (Men's) and Turnham Green (Ladies') Public
Conveniences, paper hand towels and liquid soap in tilting dispensers being
available in each,
During 1955, 7,400 paper towels were issued, showing a much improved use
of the service. In addition, those who preferred linen hand towels and tablet
soap were able to hire these at a cost of 3d each, and in the same conveniences
7,800 of these towels were also used
In the one convenience in the Borough (Market Place, Men's and Ladies")
where free washing facilities are not yet available, 150 linen towels were
supplied for use,
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