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The foregoing Summary does not include a considerable
quantity of foodstuffs dealt with as the result of enemy
action for which/visits were made to foodshops.
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THE SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933.
All animals slaughtered in the district have been stunned
by means of a mechanically-operated instrument in accordance
with the terms of this Act,
Five persons were licensed to act as Slaughtermen during
1944.
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BAKEHOUSES.
There are 25 Bakehouses within the District, and of these
19 are provided with mechanical power. A good standard of
cleanliness and sanitary condition generally obtained.
RAT AND MOUSE REPRESSION
RATS AND LUCE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
THE INFESTATION ORDER 1943
During 1944, 6093 primary and subsequent visits were made
in connection with rat or mice infested or suspected infested
premises. No major infestations were recorded.
342 premises were satisfactorily cleared of rats or mice
and the work for the year is generally summarised below:-
The total number of complaints received or cases
discovered during the year 1944 389
Total number investigated 389
Total number of premises on which no evidence of
infestation was found 75
Total number of premises found to be infested 314
Total number of premises cleared of rats or mice 342
(Including 87 premises cleared which were
discovered during 1943).
Causes of infestation at the 314 premises found to be
infested during theyear:
Keeping of poultry etc, 104
Accumulations of refuse 7
Harbourage under or in garden sheds etc. 96
Defective drains 16
Inside premises (under floors etc.) 98
Buries 42
Source untraced 8
371
Type of premises cleared
of Rats and Mice.
Dwelling-houses (mainly in gardens) 276
Foodshops and food premises 24
Non-food shops 13
Yards and/or stables 6
Workshops and Garages 10
Allotments and Nurseries 5
Refuse tips 1
Poultry farms and pig styes 3
Inns 4
342
Methods employed in
clearing 342 premises
of Rats and Mice.
Poison baits 272
Trapping 53
Gassing 11
Rat & Mouse proofing
18
Accumulations removed
8
Drains repaired 17
Other means 15
394
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