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KEEPING OF ANIMALS.
61 inspections were made in connection with the keeping of
animals. There were 19 premises where pigs were known to be
kept in the Borough.
8 notices were served to abate nuisances arising from various
causes in connection with the keeping of pigs and 26 notices were
served to abate nuisances arising from the keeping of other animals.
INSPECTION OF WATERCOURSES, ETC.
During the year 23 visits were made to ditches, watercourses,
etc., in order to see whether there were any infringements of the
several Acts, etc. In a number of instances action was taken and
notices served to disconnect surface water and other drains from
ditches, watercourses, etc., and for other defects.
POISONS AND PHARMACY ACT, 1908.
The Poisons and Pharmacy Act, 1908, came into operation on
April 1st, 1909. The object is to regulate the sale of certain
poisonous substances and to amend the Pharmacy Act.
The number of licences renewed under the Act during 1930
was seven, and in addition six licences were renewed and two
additional licences were granted under the Order-in-Council dated
November 10th, 1911, to assistants in the employ of persons already
holding licences.
Inspections of the premises were carried out periodically, when
no infringements of the Act were found.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1906 and 1926.
During the year 6 samples were submitted for analysis under
this Act and found to be satisfactory.
DISINFECTION
The Borough Disinfecting Station is situate in Factory Lane.
Two steam disinfectors are in use and are supplied with steam
from the refuse destructor.
A Cleansing Station, consisting of reception room, four baths
and discharge room, is attached to the Disinfecting Station, and is
used for dealing with verminous conditions in children and adults.