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Mortuary.
The number of bodies received into the Mortuary was 31, viz:
18 males, and 13 females. Inquests were held on 30 of the bodies,
and one was admitted on sanitary grounds. 7 post-mortem
examinations were made.
Petroleum.
The premises licensed by the Council for the storage of
Petroleum have all been visited, 5 licenses have been renewed, and
2 new ones granted.
Factory and Workshop Act.
There are 77 Workshops on the Register, and during the year
139 inspections have been made in order to secure observances of
the provisions of the law in regard to cleanliness, ventilation, etc.
On 5 occasions breach of regulations were discovered which were
reported to the Home Office.
Seven notices were received from H.M. Inspector of Factories
as to unsuitability, and no proper closet accommodation in factories