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OFFENSIVE TRADES.
The offensive trades on the Register are as follows :
Fellmongers 3
Fatmelters 3
Glue and size makers 3
Dresser of Fur Skins 6
MORTUARY.
Particulars of bodies removed to the Mortuary during the
year are, as follows: —
Total number of infectious bodies removed 13
Total number of bodies removed 73
An arrangement has been concluded with the local Registrars
to supply immediate information of deaths from infectious
diseases and cancer. The object of this arrangement is to secure
that there is a separate room in which the body can be kept prior
to burial. On receipt of the information the home is immediately
visited by the Sanitary Inspector, and if suitable arrangements
cannot be made at home the body is removed to the Mortuary.
STREET MARKETS.
The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily.
Number of Licences in operation 678
Applications on waiting list 24
Income £2,467 3s. 0d.
There have been two prosecutions during the year for
infringements of the Act.
DRAINAGE WORK.
Hereunder will be found particulars of drainage work, &c ,
carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1930: —
Drains Tested 431
Intimation Notices served 28
Visits to Underground Conveniences 385
Other Visits 3,035