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No prosecutions were instituted during the year.
Shops Act, 1934.
The three items (1) ventilation, (2) temperature and (3) sanitary
conveniences, in connection with the shops which come within the sphere
of a Sanitary Inspector's duties, have been dealt with, but it is pleasing to note
that, so far, the premises dealt with have made the provisions, or are
prepared to carry out the requirements as set out by the Act.
Shops Acts.
The Shops Acts Inspector submits a monthly report to the Public Health
Committee, and the following is a short summary:—
Visits to shops, licensed street traders, etc. 3,065
Number of contraventions 12
Proceedings were taken against four traders and fines of 20s. and three
of 10s. respectively were inflicted.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Food.
The only examinations carried out by the Council are those for designated
milks; these are sent to the Counties' Public Health Laboratories. The
matter is discussed previously.
Nutrition.
It was hoped to make a general survey of the malnourished pupils in
the schools, but the work of the Department has increased so rapidly as to
make it well nigh impossible. The newly appointed Assistant Medical Officer
seemed to have all his time taken up in the additional duties which have to
be performed. There is no doubt that the people of Edmonton desire, and
ultimately will get, a full clinical service for their children. It will therefore
necessitate the appointment of another Medical Officer to meet these extra
duties which are still so needed.
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