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RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Twenty-two formal samples of rag-flock were taken
during the year, and in 2 cases the amount of chlorine
present was found to be in excess of the limit fixed by
the Regulations. Prosecution took place, and the
defendants were required one to pay £2 2s. 0d. costs
and the other was fined £1 0s. 0d. and £2 2s. 0d.
costs.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Eleven persons or firms are known to be carrying
on this business in the Borough. During the year 13
visits of inspection were made, and one sanitary notice
was served. No proceedings were necessary in respect
of contravention of the by-laws during the year.
HAIRDRESSERS.
Seventy-eight hairdressers' premises were on the
register, 88 visits were made to them, and 19 Notices
were served.
COMBINED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
The reconstruction and maintenance of such combinations
of drains of houses and premises as are found
to be sewers by law defined and are not under highways
is carried out by the Public Health Department.
There are 734 such systems in the Borough draining
approximately 3,396 houses and premises.
The staff engaged on this work consists of a drainlayer
and two labourers, with additional help as
required.
During the year nine systems were reconstructed
taking 18 houses.
DRAINAGE WORK.
No legal proceedings were taken during the year
in respect of offences in connection with drainage work.