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In 32 cases, comparing with 51 for the previous year, the
occupier was requested to cleanse, and this was immediately
done.
Home Work.— The number of homeworkers on the Register
is 142, and 372 inspections of these premises were made during
the year. Lists are sent in twice yearly by employers and the
Sanitary Authorities of other Districts. 435 names were entered
upon these lists, 149 of which were found to refer to other districts,
and were duly forwarded.
Bakehouses.— There were 31 bakehouses in the Borough,
3 being underground bakehouses.
Frequent inspections have been made of bakehouses, restaurant
kitchens and other business premises concerned in the preparation
of food, and, speaking generally, the conditions found
were satisfactory.
Dairies and Milkshops numbering 29 and 1 Cowshed in
the Borough have been frequently inspected.
In 9 instances contravention of the bye-laws or regulations
were found, and the matters were1 at once attended to.
Slaughter-houses.— There are 7 Slaughter-houses in the
Borough, all of which are licensed annually. Frequent inspections
have been made as to the condition of these premises, and
also when animals are being slaughtered.
Ice-cream.— There are 40 premises in the Borough at
which ice-cream is sold, and these were frequently inspected
during the summer.
Rag Flock Act.— There are 17 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 the renewal of
licences to sell poisonous substances for agricultural and horticultural
purposes, and the licence was issued in each case.