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the tenement buildings in the Borough the unsatisfactory
dustshoot method of depositing and storing refuse is in
operation—a method which inevitably leads to nuisances
in hot weather or where much organic refuse is thrown
away.
A cognate matter of great public health interest is
the method of collection and disposal of refuse, to which
1 am glad to note the Ministry of Health is now
devoting special attention.
OFFENSIVE MATTER.
During the summer months, the inspectors keep
special observation to see that offensive matter is not
conveyed through the streets during hours prohibited
by the by-laws. Legal proceedings were necessary
in one offence under these by-laws, and a fine and costs
were imposed upon the offender to a total amount of
£8 3s. Od.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida Street.
Two inspections were made at these premises. Poultry
slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt with elsewhere
in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Fourteen formal samples of rag-flock were taken
during the year, and in one case the amount of chlorine
present was found to be in excess of the limit fixed by
the Regulations. Prosecution took place, and although
the summons was withdrawn, the defendant was required
to pay £1 1s. Od. costs.