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of the plant and the result has proved satisfactory to all concerned.
especially when it is borne in mind that, the readiest
access in case of fire would be from the Wood Green entrance.
I have this year been accompanied by the Fire Brigade
Superintendent when visiting the petrol stations, and he has
personally tested the fire-extinguishing apparatus. This combined
visit had for its object the perfecting, as far as possible,
of conditions to ensure safety, and has been beneficial to both
officers and in the best interests of the Council.
Carbide of Calcium.
There is one premises licensed for the storage of Carbide of
Calcium and the quantity stored under licence is 10 cwts.
Horticultural Poisons.
There are two licences in force for the sale of horticultural
poisons under the Poisons and Pharmacy Act.
The premises licensed were inspected from time to time and
contraventions of the conditions attached to the licences dealt
with.
Plans relating to new petrol installations have been submitted
to the Committee for their approval. The construction
of new installations has been carefully supervised and. tanks
and pipe lines for bulk storage installations tested.
H. EASTWOOD,
Petroleum Inspector.
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
DISEASE.
Nothing of an unusual or unexpected nature has occurred
during the year in regard to infectious diseases. The common
infections have all been with us, but not one of them has assumed
any special virulence in type or has spread so as to exceed the
usual normal limits of numbers. There appears to be a general
tendency towards fewer serious complications in diphtheria,
scarlet fever, measles, whooping-cough, etc., and this I believe
t° be due to the improved nutrition and physical development of
the young population. We appear to be making some progress