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HOUSING.
There is still a very large waiting list of appficants for
houses. No additional houses have been erected. It was
desired to erect another 18 to complete the Estate, but certain
difficulties have prevented this for the present.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
The Sewage Disposal Works have been satisfactory during
the year. One complaint was received from the Middlesex
County Council that a sample was not up to the usual standard,
and it was thought that this was due to a leakage of
oil, &c., from the Gas Works, otherwise all tests of effluent,
&c., have been reported good.
SCAVENGING.
Owing to the growth of the district this work has
increased. Very few complaints have been received. Consideration
is to be given to the advisability of adopting Motor
Dust Vans, or a combination of Motor and Horse Vans, so as.
to improve the mode of colfection.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
There are three Fried Fish Shops in Harrow. They have
been regularly inspected. Two complaints were received with
regard to one of the Fried Fish Establishments, which were
immediately investigated and steps taken by the proprietor to
remedy the cause of complaint.
During the year a motor car titled up as a travelling fried
fish establishment, commenced to fry fish in one part of the
district and steps were taken, which resulted in the practice
being discontinued.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES
(a). For infectious diseases.
Two ambulances, one for cases of Diptheria and one
for Scarlet Fever.
(b.) For non-infectious and accident cases.
The Council's ambulance is housed at the Fire
Station and is driven by the firemen, who are on call at
any time of the day or night.