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G.Turner 20 galls. petrol.
J.L.Collins 80 ,, „
F.L.Brewster 50 ,, „
J. Honey 100 „ „
W.J.Wood 250 „ „
C.W. Notley 200 ,, „
H.L.Bennett 5 cwt. Carbide of Calcium.
C. T. Brock & Co. 2 „ ,, ,, ,,
Samples of petroleum were purchased from shops
in different parts of the district, and tested as to the
flash-point, i.e., the temperature at which the spirit or
oil gives off inflammable vapour. All the samples were
above the minimum (73 degrees Fahrenheit) prescribed
by the statute.
SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONS.
Houses attacked with infectious disease 108
Inspections through complaints received,
&c 347
House-to-House Inspection 183
Houses let in Lodgings and Common
Lodging Houses 560
Food Trades Inspections (including bakehouses,
cowsheds, slaughterhouses,
&c.) 625
Factories and Workshops (excluding
inspections included in previous
items) 317
Miscellaneous Inspections and Re-inspec-
tion of works in hand 2,831
Total number of inspections 4,971
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ALFRED J. WILLETT.