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Shops Act, 1934.—During the year 98 visits were made under
the provisions of the above Act, and it was not necessary to serve
any notices for infringements under the Act.
No applications for Certificates of Exemption in regard to
the provision of Sanitary convenience accommodation were
received.
Baths and Washhouses.—I am indebted to Mr. A. E. Read,
the Baths Superintendent, for the following notes:—
During 1938 an all-round increase in attendances has taken
place in all sections of the baths, except the Public Washhouses
in which case a decrease is shown. This decrease is probably due
to Slum Clearance with consequent provision of adequate washing
facilities in the home.
The bath waters have been tested frequently during the year
under review. In no case has action been called for and the
uniformly good reports indicate the improbability of any infections
occurring in the bathers attending.
The filtration and chlorination plant is kept in a very efficient
condition and is capable of entirely filtering, aerating and purifying
all the baths every 3¼ hours.
A special class of physically defective children attend the
bath, these consisting of cases of amputations, infantile paralysis,
etc., and much good both physically and morally has been the result.
Many of these children can swim and have obtained certificates
to this effect.
Vapour and medicated sections are available and cases of
rheumatism, neuritis and skin afflictions have derived much
benefit.
In cases of medicated baths it is expected that the patients
will have a medical certificate authorising the baths.