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(d) Public Library Books.—The disinfection of Public Library
books may be described under two heads:—
(i) books from homes in which infectious disease has
occurred, and
(ii) books not known to have been exposed to infection.
During the past year 10,050 books were disinfected, 570 being
found in infected houses and 9,480 being collected from the shelves
of the Public Libraries.
Isolation Shelter.
During the year 650 persons were admitted to the shelter while
their homes were being disinfected. This total consisted of 166
men, 160 women, and 324 children. The cost of maintenance of
these persons was £80 9s. l0d.
Cleansing of Persons Act, 1897.
The baths provided by the Borough Council under the above
Act, for the cleansing of verminous persons, were in constant use.
The total number of baths given during the year was 3,832 (267 to
adults and 3,565 to children). This total shows a decrease of 147
upon the number given during 1929.
Of the 3,832 baths given, 735 were sulphur baths for scabies, and
3,097 were hot baths for pediculi. The great majority of the persons
presenting themselves for baths were children from the elementary
schools in the Borough. The children received 3,565 baths, a
decrease of 226 upon the number given during 1929.
The following are the schools from which children were sent to
the Cleansing Station, with the number of baths given:—