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KEEPING OF ANIMALS
117 inspections were made in connection with the keeping of
animals. There were 17 premises, including institutions, where
pigs were known to be kept in the Borough.
4 notices were served to abate nuisances arising from various
causes in connection with the keeping of pigs, and 13 notices
were served to abate nuisances arising from the keeping of other
animals.
BYELAW— NUISANCES FROM DOGS.
In connection with the fouling of footpaths by dogs a
number of warnings have been given. In five instances proceedings
were taken and fines amounting to £2 were incurred.
NOISY ANIMALS BYELAW.
Action was taken in 10 instances and the nuisance was
abated. In one instance proceedings were taken resulting in a
fine with costs amounting to £2 13s. Od.
SCHOOLS.
93 inspections of schools and school lavatories were made
during 1938.
The water supply in all cases is from the mains.
INSPECTION OF WATERCOURSES, ETC.
During the year 94 visits were made to ditches, watercourses,
etc., in order to see whether there were any infringements of
the several Acts, etc.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933.
The 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.
During the year the number of applications granted for the
entry of names on the List of Persons entitled to sell Poisons
under Part II. of this Act was 23, and application was made and
granted for entry in the List of the names of 46 deputies. In
addition, 258 applications were made for retention of names on
the List for a further period of twelve months.
No infringements of the Act were found.