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applied for and she was admitted to hospital the same day.
In hospital she settled down for some weeks and improved physically.
Later however she became violent and had to be removed to a mental hospital
where she died some months later.
When her premises were cleared, some fifteen loads of rubbish were
removed from the house by the Cleansing Department,
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 50: Burials
During the year it was necessary to arrange four burials where deaths
occurred and suitable arrangements for burial would not otherwise have been
made.
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
At the 31st December, 1954, 11 licences were in force in the borough.
Periodic visits are made to these establishments by the Deputy Medical
Officer of Health to ensure that they are properly conducted and that the
bye-laws are complied with.
Medical Examinations of Council's Staff
During the year 108 candidates were examined for purposes of the superannuation
scheme, 12 persons failed to pass the examination.
The principal causes of rejection in these cases were:-
Heart and circulation 5
Chronic bronchitis 3
Tuberculosis 1
Ear disease 1
Hernia 2
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In addition five of these individuals suffered from other defects.
9 employees were examined in connection with the Sick Pay Scheme.