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Complaints. — Complaints were received in respect of 230
alleged nuisances. All the premises concerned were inspected
and, where nuisances were found, the necessary steps were taken
to have them abated.
Premises periodically inspected. — The following premises
were visited periodically during the year and any matters found
requiring attention were dealt with : —
Description of Premises.
Dairies and Milkshops
Ice-cream premises
Bakehouses
Restaurant kitchens
Slaughter-houses
Butchers' shops
Fish shops
Shops re Food supplies
Factories, Workshops and Outworkers' work-places
Cinemas
No. in
District.
33
59
31
35
5
52
24
216
470
7
The Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.—
Four formal applications for certificates under the Bent and
Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts were received. In each
instance the necessary repairs were carried out by the owners.
Petroleum Acts, etc.—
Two-gallon-tin Bulk
Stores. Stores.
Number of licences in force
Carbide of Calcium.—
Number of licences in force
66
6
43
23
The premises where petrol is stored are visited regularly and
a list with particulars is sent to the Superintendent of the Fire
Brigade each year.
Rag Flock Act.—Eighteen visits have been made to upholsterers'
premises where rag flock was being used.
Shops Acts.—Regular inspections have been made in regard
tc the closing of shops at the hours set down in the Shops (Early
Closing) Act. Generally speaking this Act is well observed, but