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SMOKE OBSERVATIONS.
During the year 15 observations were made of factory
chimneys for the purpose of detecting offences under the Act.
Two notices were sent and amendments carried out ito stop the
nuisance.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES.
122 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.
97 inspections were made in connection with the keeping of
animals. There were 33 premises, including institutions, where
pigs were known to be kept in the Borough.
18 notices were served to abate nuisances arising from
various causes in connection with the keeping of pigs, and 34
notices were served to abate nuisances arising from the keeping
of other animals.
SCHOOLS.
73 inspections of schools and school lavatories were made
during 1934. In three instances the drains were found defective,
and there were 11 instances of defective sanitary fittings, and two
lavatories structurally defective.
The water supply in all cases is from the mains.
INSPECTION OF WATERCOURSES, ETC.
During the year 62 visits were made to ditches, watercourses,
etc., in order to see whether there were any infringements of the
several Acts, etc. In two instances notices were served to remove
accumulations from ditches.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933.
This Act consolidates the Poisons and Pharmacy Acts from the
year 1852. The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous
substances and the Act contains important provisions.