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Ice-cream.— There are 41 premises in the Borough at
which ice-cream; is sold and these were frequently inspected
during the summer.
Rag Flock Act.— There are nine Upholsterers' premises in
the Borough, but at one only is Rag Flock used. During the
year frequent inspections have been made at each of these premises,
and no contravention of the Act has been found.
Poisons and Pharmacy Act.— Two applications have been
made under the Poisons and Pharmacy Act for a licence to sell
poisonous substances for agricultural and horticultural purposes,
and the licence was issued in each case.
Petroleum Stores.— There are 25 Petroleum Stores on the
Register, and 45 inspections were made during the year.
Nuisances, Drainage, &c.— One hundred and forty-eight
complaints have been received during the year, classified as
follows:—
Obstructed or defective drains 23
Defective sanitary fittings 26
Dirty condition of premises 4
Dampness of premises 11
Defective roofs 15
Water in basement 6
Accumulation of refuse 5
Dirty condition of drinking water cistern 2
Nuisances caused by the keeping of animals, &c. 7
Want of dust-bins 7
Other nuisances 42
At seventeen premises the drains have been tested, examined,
exposed, etc.
On complaint 8
After infectious diseases 9
The usual intimations were issued, and where necessary
statutory notices served. In no instance was it found necessary
to take legal proceedings.