[Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Aylesbury Borough.

  • Aylesbury (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1969
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Credit: [Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Aylesbury Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Mr. Hannay stated that the total rainfall for the year was 20.0 inches; this is less than in the previous year and below the yearly average of 24.8 inches. Rain fell on 159 days, compared with 168 days in 1968. The amount of rainfall for October was the lowest for that month since records started in 1906. The reading for April was the lowest for eight years, that for June was the lowest for seven years, and the September reading was the lowest for ten years. The reading for March was the highest for five years, and for August the highest for six years. The May recording was the highest for thirteen years, apart from 1967 when 4.44 inches was recorded. The highest daily rainfall occurred on 2nd August, when 1.35 inches was recorded. FACTORIES AND WORKPLACES Informal action has been taken where necessary under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, to remedy contraventions of the requirements of this Act, in mechanical and non-mechanical factories and workplaces. ADMINISTRATION OF THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937 1. Inspections for the purpose of provisions as to health Number of Written Occupiers Inspections Notices Prosecuted Factories without mechanical power \ Factories with mechanical power f 96 — — 2. Defects found—Nil Outwork in unwholesome premises There are eight outworkers’ premises in the town, all of which are in a satisfactory condition.