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London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1952.
During the year there were no contraventions of Section 26 of
this Act, which deals with the restrictions on sales, etc., by dealers
in rags, old clothes and similar articles.
Public Baths and Wash-Houses.
The public baths and wash-houses in Lime Grove, Shepherds
Bush, provide facilities for bathing, swimming and laundry work.
For bathing the facilities include private hot baths or shower
cubicles and towels, soap, bath cubes and shampoos are supplied
for a small cost.
The water in the swimming baths is controlled by filtration and
chlorination to secure a high degree of purity.
In the public wash-houses fully automatic machinery for
washing, wringing, full drying and ironing are provided at a small
cost.
The larger of the two indoor baths is closed during the winter
season and converted into a public hall which may be hired for
meetings, concerts, dances, etc. In addition, certain periods are set
aside for Badminton and Indoor Bowls.
The Open Air Baths in Bloemfontein Road, Shepherds Bush,
provides during the summer months, facilities for swimming and
sunbathing and is open daily, including Sundays, from the middle
of May to the end of August, or later according to weather conditions.
The water in this Bath also undergoes the required purification
treatment.
Nine samples of water were taken for chemical analysis from
the Public Baths and the Open Air Bath, all of which were reported
to be satisfactory.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Hairdressers and Barbers.
During the year five new applications were received and
registered, making a total of 101 hairdressers and barbers registered
in the Borough.
All the premises were kept under observation during the year
and several warning letters were sent regarding conditions.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.
Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941.
The names and addresses of 100 retailers were entered on the
Council's list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part II of the
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933, and the Pharmacy and Medicines
Act, 1941. The majority of these persons are food retailers and in
some instances the poisons sold are only household disinfectants,
but a careful watch is kept on commodities sold under proprietary
names containing other poisons included in the List.
No action was necessary in respect of any offence under the
Acts.
All premises are inspected for their suitability, methods of
storage and labelling as required under the Acts and have been
found satisfactory.