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Notices were served for the conditions and defects found.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
Byelaws relating to Offensive Trades were adopted during
the latter part of the year 1925.
19 inspections were made of premises where such trades were
carried on and notices issued requiring amendments in accordance
with the Byelaws.
The following are on the Register: —
Rag and Bone Dealers 24
Gut Scrapers 2
Rabbit Skin Drier 1
27
RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 and 1928.
Four samples were obtained and subjected to analysis, the
results being as follows:—
Number 1 contained 12 parts of Soluble Chlorine per 100,000 .
2 „ 21 „ „
„3 6 „ „ „
„4 5 „ „ „
The 4 samples conformed to the standard of cleanliness prescribed
under the Rag Flock Regulations, 1912, made under the
Rag Flock Act, 1911. The legal maximum of chlorine allowed
is 30 parts per 100,000.
SMOKE OBSERVATIONS.
During the year 43 observations were made of factory
chimneys for the purpose of detecting offences under the Act.
Notices were sent and amendments carried out to stop the
nuisance.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES.
104 visits were made to Theatres, Music Halls, Cinemas and
premises where stage plays are given. Attention was given to the