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NATIONAL RAT WEEK, 1924. - The Medical Officer of Health submitted the following report on action taken in connection with National Rat Week, held in the Borough, commencing on the 3rd November :-"Notices appeared in the local press and a large poster was exhibited in the Old Council Chamber during National Health and Baby Week, stating that a supply of poison could be obtained free of charge by applying at the Health Offices, Library Street, Wigan.
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Number of premises which were supplied with free poison bait...... |
14 |
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Number of baits given out................................................................. |
760 |
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Number of baits laid.......................................................................... |
112 |
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Number of new premises reported to be infected (free supply 13) |
41 |
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Number of old premises applied for free supply (1) |
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Number of premises reported to be clear of rats or mice.................. |
28 |
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Number of premises reported that the numbers are reduced............ |
15 |
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Number of premises still infested..................................................... |
36 |
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Number of visits paid by Inspectors in connection with Rat Week.. |
66 |
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I have reason to believe that the occupiers of infected premises are doing all in their power to exterminate rats or mice."
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