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Notices were served under Sections 24 and 39 of the Public Health
Act, 1938 in connection with drainage systems to seven houses and
to a block of flats.
Appeals in both cases were lodged at the Court of Summary Jurisdiction
against the work required, but they were withdrawn before
the hearing.
Smoke Abatement.
Reference to the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health
for the year 1954 shows that recordings were made of pollution in
the atmosphere by the use of a daily recording instrument which
made it possible to measure the amount of smoke or suspended
matter and the quantity of sulphur dioxide. This work was continued
throughout the year.