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The six samples conformed to the standard of cleanliness prescribed under
the Rag Flock regulations, 1912, made under the Rag Flock Act, 1911. The legal
maximum of chlorine allowed is 30 parts per 100,000.
SMOKE OBSERVATIONS.
During the year 109 observations were made of factory chimneys for the
purpose of detecting offences under the Act. Five notices were sent and
amendments carried out to stop the nuisance.
amusement house.
95 visits were made to theatres, music balls, cinemas and premises
where stage ploys 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 tho Licencing Authorities annually.
Notices were issued for the condi tions and defects found,
KEEPING OF ANIMALS.
124 inspections were made in connection with the keeping of animals.
There were 17 premises including institutions, where pigs v/ero knovm to
be kept in the Borough.
2 notices were served to abate nuisances arising from various causes
in connection with tho keeping of pigs and 10 notices were served to abate
nuisances in connection with the keeping of other animals.
BYELW - NUISANCES FROM DOGS.
In connection with the fouling of footpaths by dog3 a number of warnings
have been given.
NOISY ANTMAIS BYE-LAW.
Action was taken in 7 instances and the nuisance was abated.
SCHOOLS.
132 inspections of schools and school lavatories Were made during 1939.
The water supply in all cases is from the mains.
INSPECTION OF WATERCOURSES, ETC.
During the year 77 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, 1955.
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 11 of this
Act was 13, and application was made and granted for entry into tho list of
the names of 22 deputies. In addition, 263 applications were made for the
retention of names on the list.for a further period of twelve months.
No infringements of the Act were found.
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