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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 necessary in
one instance during the year, the defendant being
fined £2 and costs £1 1s. Od. on each of two summonses.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida Street.
16 inspections were made at these premises. Poultry
slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt with
elsewhere in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
23 formal samples of rag-flock were taken during
the year, and in 5 cases the amount of chlorine present
was found to be slightly in excess of the limit fixed by
the Regulations. Proceedings were taken in 4 instances
(including the wholesaler for two of the other
defendants), costs amounting to £17 17s. Od. being
awarded against the defendants.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Twelve persons or firms are known to be carrying
on this business in the Borough. During the year 13
visits of inspection were made, but no sanitary notices
were needed.
HAIRDRESSERS.
98 hairdressers' premises were on the register, 191
visits were made to them, and 29 Notices were served.