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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 not necessary
in any instance during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida Street.
13 inspections were made at these premises. Poultry
slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt with elsewhere
in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Nineteen formal samples of rag-flock were taken
during the year, and in 1 case the amount of chlorine
present was found to be slightly in excess of the limit
fixed by the Regulations.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Fourteen persons or firms are known to be carrying
on this business in the Borough. During the year 18
visits of inspection were made, and 2 sanitary notices
were served. No proceedings were necessary in respect
of contravention of the by-laws during the year.
HAIRDRESSERS.
Eighty - four hairdressers' premises were on the
register, 150 visits were made to them, and 18 Notices
were served.
COMBINED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
The reconstruction and maintenance of such combinations
of drains of houses and premises as are found