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SMOKE OBSERVATIONS.
During the year 11 observations were made of factory
chimneys for the purpose of detecting offences under the Act. 7
notices were sent and amendments carried out to stop the
nuisance.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES.
147 visits were made to theatres, music halls, cinemas, and
premises where stage plays are given. Attention was given to
the ventilation of the halls, sanitary conveniences, structure and
cleanliness of the dressing rooms. A report is submitted to the
Licensing Authorities annually. Notices were issued for the conditions
and defects as set out in the summary of defects found
(paragraph 10).
KEEPING OF ANIMALS.
101 inspections were made in connection with the keeping of
animals. There were 40 premises, including institutions, where
pigs were known to be kept in the Borough.
5 notices were served to abate nuisances arising from various
causes in connection with the keeping of pigs and 33 notices were
served to abate nuisances arising from the keeping of other animals.
SCHOOLS.
107 inspections of schools or school lavatories were made
during 1932. In three instances the drains were found stopped,
two were defective, and there were nine instances of defective
sanitary fittings.
The water supply in all cases is from the mains.
INSPECTION OF WATERCOURSES, ETC.
During the year 38 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.
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.