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THE SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933.
Steps have been taken to ensure that all animals
slaughtered in the district have been stunned by means
of a mechanically-operated instrument in accordance
with the terms of this Act.
Eleven persons were licensed to act as Slaughtermen
during 1937.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 25 Bakehouses within the District, and of
these 17 are provided with moving power, the
remainder being Workshops.
Systematic inspection revealed the existence of
certain sanitary defects. These, together with the
necessary limewashing, were dealt with without the
need for the service of formal notices.
RATS & MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
During 1937, 825 visits were made in connection
with rat or mice infested or suspected infested premises,
and 163 premises were satisfactorily cleared of
rats or mice.
In addition to these visits the Council's Disinfector,
who has been trained to assist in this work, has made
34 visits to the Council's properties and 254 visits to
private premises.
SCHOOLS.
The sanitary condition and water supply of the
Schools are satisfactory.
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