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OTHER MATTERS.
I continued to act as Hon. Organising Officer for Air
Raid Precautions until the appointment of a permanent
Officer in March.
By permission of the Council I attended the Conference
of the Sanitary Inspectors' Association at Brighton.
A number of complaints were again received regarding
weeds and were passed on to the County Agricultural
Department.
Advice was given in a number of instances regarding
extermination of crickets, earwigs and moles and once
again the Natural History Museum provided useful
suggestions.
Vacant plots of land become dumping places for
garden rubbish and besides producing untidy conditions
provide good harbourage for rats. The rubbish is cleared
as occasion demands, but unfortunately, the fact of it
being removed appears often to provide an incentive to
dump more. Fencing off or notices have proved useless.
Although two years ago the district was circularised
regarding empty milk bottles being placed overnight on
the public footpaths, this practice has not altogether ceased.
In conclusion may I express my thanks to the Council,
especially the Chairman and Members of the Public Health
Committee for their support and for the interest taken in
the work of the Department.
The co-operation and help given at all times by the
Medical Officer of Health, other officers of the Corporation
and the loyal support of the staff of the Department is also
gratefully acknowledged.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY TUNBRIDGE,
Sanitary Inspector.