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MISCELLANEOUS
RODENT CONTROL
During the year 3,303 primary visits and re-visits were made by the Rodent
Operatives to premises in the district in connection with rodent disinfestation.
The number of premises where treatment was carried out is as follows: -
Private Houses 371
Factories 23
Shops 22
Schools 10
None of these infestations were severe enough to be classed as major
infestations.
In addition to the above, a maintenance treatment to the sewers was carried
out during April, 1959, and 31 manholes were found to be infested.
The work of Rodent Control is carried out under the supervision of the
Chief Public Health 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.
Two 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.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
Seven 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 3
Massage and Chiropody -
Massage, Chiropody and Electrical Treatment
Massage and Electrical Treatment 2
Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 2
FREE WASHING FACILITIES IN PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Facilities for free hand washing are available in the Kew Bridge both
"Ladies" and "Men "s", High Road "Men"s" and Turnham Green "Ladies" Public
Conveniences, paper towels and liquid soap in tilting dispensers being available
in each. In addition a wash hand basin is provided in the "Ladies" convenience
in Linden Gardens.
During the year 1959, 10,500 paper towels were issued and, in addition,
those who preferred linen hand towels and tablet soap were able to hire these
at a cost of 3d. In the same conveniences 5,193 of these towels were also used.
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