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SHOPS ACT, 1912 to 1936.
The following Closing Orders are in operation in the
area:—
Bexley Urban District (Butchers) No. 6 Order,
1920.
Bexley Urban District (Grocers and Provisions
Merchants) No. 7 Order, 1923.
Bexley Urban District (Miscellaneous Trades) No. 8
Order, 1923.
The Bexley Hairdressers and Barbers Shops Closing
Order, 1946.
There were approximately 750 shops on the Council's
Register at the end of the year.
During the year 1,258 inspections were made under
the Shops Acts, 1912-36, and no legal proceedings were
instituted.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
G. HIND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
Swimming Pool.
The only swimming pool in the Borough open to the
public is in Danson Park and is owned by the Council.
The layout includes three open-air pools, one large for
adults and two small pools for children. Showers and
foot baths are provided for the pre-cleansing of bathers.
The water is kept pure by continuous filtration and
sterilisation with chlorine and ammonia gases.
Samples of water have been taken by this department
from time to time and the results of bacteriological
examinations have been satisfactory on each occasion.
Results.
(Maximum and minimum numbers of organisms.)
No. of organisms per c.c. capable of B. coli
growth on Agar at: presumptive
37° C. 22° C.
Deep end 2 - 38 2 - 24 Absent
Shallow end 0 - 136 3 - 375 Absent
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