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present was found to be in excess of the limit fixed by
the Regulations. Prosecution took place, and the
defendants were fined 10s. and £2 2s. Od. costs in on©
case and in the other fined £3 0s. Od. and £2 2s. Od.
costs.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Thirteen persons or firms are known to be carryingon
this business in the Borough. During the year 20
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-seven hairdressers' premises were on the
register, 94 visits were made to them, and 20 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.
The records concerning these drainage systems have
been checked during the year and excluding those which
have gone out of existence through demolition of premises
there were at the end of the year 612 combined
drainage systems, taking 3,104 houses.
The staff engaged on this work consists of a drainlayer
and three labourers, with additional help as
required.
During the year 12 systems were reconstructed
taking 46 houses.
DRAINAGE WORK.
Legal proceedings were taken in 4 instances during
the year in respect of offences in connection with drainage
work. Costs amounting to 23s. were awarded to the
Council in respect of 3 cases and £2 2s. Od. in the
other case.