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WORKPLACES
Number of inspections of workplaces 28
Number of defects discovered and remedied 3
SHOPS AND OFFICES
Number of visits to shops re sanitary requirements 338
Number pf defects discovered and remedied 28
COMPLAINTS
Complaints received and dealt with during the year were due to the
following causes:
Defects in dwelling-houses (various) 146
Stoppages in drains 70
Defects in drains or water closets 22
Unwholesome foodstuffs 28
Insect pests 8
Miscellaneous 74
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SMOKE ABATEMENT
Number of observations 275
Nuisances observed and abated 6
INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND DISINFECTION
Number of visits re cases of infectious disease 93
Number of rooms disinfected 85
Lots of bedding and clothing disinfected 50
Number of library books disinfected 317
OFFENSIVE TRADES AND FISH FRYING
Number of offensive trade premises in district Nil
Number of fish-friers' premises in district 7
Number of visits to fish-friers' premises 28
Number of defects discovered and remedied Nil
RATS AND MICE
Number of visits to premises by Rodent Operative 2,227
Number of premises upon which rats or mice were found and
remedial action taken 200
Number of inspections of sewer manholes 1,512
Number of baits laid 6,380
NOTICES
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations) 247
Number of statutory notices served
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93 (Nuisances) 30
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 75 (Dustbins) 21
Housing Act, 1936, Section 9 2
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