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done by motor transport, iron covered vehicles being used, together
with, towards the end of the year, the use of one internal loading
vehicle. Disposal is effected, under contract, by barge to Rainham.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 to 1928. No premises are known to exist
which would fall within the purview of these Acts.
Co-operation with the District Surveyor. The Public Health
Department continues to act in close co-operation with the District
Surveyor. During the year, 67 cases, apparently falling within the
jurisdiction of the District Surveyor were referred to him.
Water Certificates. The Borough Council was advised that
Certificates in respect of an efficient water supply in 152 new premises
could be properly granted.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts. Two
certificates were applied for and granted in connection with the above.
Canal Boats.
The following is the text of the Annual Report of the Canal Boats
Inspector:—
To the Medical Officer of Health.
Sir,
I beg to report that during the year ended 3lst December, 1934,
12 visits were made, on the following dates:—
February 21st; March 8th and 29th; April 26th; May 10th;
June 29th; July 24th; August 23rd; October 8th;
November 12th; and December 10th and 31st.
No boats were found upon such visits.
The arrangements made for the inspection of Canal Boats
are:—Periodical inspection by Sanitary Inspector, duly appointed
under the Canal Boats Acts, jointly with other duties as District
Sanitary Inspector.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) W. F. Mayo,
Canal Boats Inspector.