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Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.
During the year, 23 new licences and 91 renewals were granted by the
Council.
The following is a list of particulars of quantities, etc., affected by these
licences :—
Petroleum spirit 336,748 gallons.
Petroleum mixtures 4,654 ,,
Carbide of calcium 4 tons 47 lbs.
These figures show an increase over those of last year and are noteworthy.
Mortuary.
During the year 74 bodies were deposited in the mortuary, 61 by order
of the Coroner, and 13 for sanitary reasons.
Canal Boats Acts.
During the year 25 visits were paid to the canal and 28 boats were seen,
but none of these were fitted or used as dwellings or registered under the Acts.
Places of Public Entertainment.
Forty-three inspections of cinemas and of other places of entertainment
were made in accordance with the circular of the Ministry of Health, of
August, 1920. Conditions were found to be generally satisfactory.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS.
The following work has been carried out under the Factory and Workshop
Act:—