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7.
RATS DESTROYED DURING 1941.
(1) On Vessels.
(a) (b) (c)
No. of Rats Destroyed. No. of Rats Examined. No. of Rats found
to be infected
with Plague.
5,474 955 Nil.
(2) In Docks, Quays, Wharves and Warehouses.
(a) (b) (c)
No. of Rats Destroyed. No. of Rats Examined. No. of Rats found
to be infected
with Plague.
3,022 1,695 Nil.
HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES.
Classification of Nuisances
British:- Defects of original construction 115
Structural defects through wear and tear 376
Dirt, Vermin and other conditions
prejudicial to health 80
Other Nations:Defects of original construction 6
Structural defects through wear and tear 27
Dirt, Vervain and other conditions
prejudicial to health 8
FOOD INSPECTION.
ACTION TAKEN UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED POOD) REGULATIONS,
1937.- resulted in four thousand two hundred and fifty six tons of
unsound food being destroyed or disposed of for Purposes other than
human consumption.
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS. 1937.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES ETC. IN FOOD) REGULATIONS. 1925-1927
During the year 2 samples were submitted for analysis the
results of which did not call for any further action.
PARROTS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORT) REGULATIONS, 1930.
55 parrots, etc., came under the notice of your Officers during
the year. 31 Notices were issued in respect of 55 parrots etc.
Number exported in respect of Notices served 49
Number destroyed (Notice served to export) 3
Number admitted under Ministry of Health permits -
Bodies of birds sent for investigation to the Ministry
of Health 3
Number transhipped on through Bills -
55