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throughout the Country during the year, and the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries have been actively engaged in this
matter.
The Local Authority is responsible under the Anthrax Order,
1938, for disposing of the affected carcases by burning on the site
and thoroughly disinfecting the affected styes, manure, etc.
Anthrax is transmissible to humans, and very careful precautions
have to be taken by the staff who have to carry out
these operations.
During the year, one hundred and sixty Statutory Orders
were received with regard to Foot and Mouth Infected and Controlled
Areas, and in consequence, ninety-eight licences were
issued by this Authority.
REGISTRIES FOR FEMALE DOMESTIC SERVANTS.
It would appear that there is little work for Registry Offices
within the area.
Observation has been kept on shops displaying advertising
boards. Unless these shops are registered with the Local
Authority, the exhibition of advertisements for female domestic
servants contravenes the Bye-laws.
RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
This Act, which is designed to secure the use of clean filling
materials in upholstered articles and other articles which are
stuffed or lined, or for purposes connected therewith, came into
operation on the 1st November, 1951. One licence has been
granted by the Authority under this Act.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
The above Act, which is designed to regulate the sale of pet
animals, came into force on the 1st April, 1952. Licences in
respect of seven premises were issued during the year.
RETAIL MARKET.
The Corporation owns the Retail Market under a Charter of
Market Rights (granted 20th July, 1447). The Market is held on
Thursday of each week at the Car Park, Station Road. The
administrative supervision is under the Health Committee and
the Market is controlled by the Market Superintendent.
The Market Tolls collected during 1952 amounted to
£459 10s. 6d., which is an increase of £175 18s. 9d. on the corresponding
figure for 1951.