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DISINFESTATION OF PREMISES
The new insecticides have provided a ready and easily applied
remedy for vermin and pest infestation of premises, etc. and
occupiers are advised and instructed in their use by the Inspectors.
The department assisted in the more difficult cases
numbering 63, either by spraying or fumigation. Weekly visits
are made to the abattoir when the manure storage and walls adjoining
are sprayed with an insecticide.
NOISE ABATEMENT
During the year 51 complaints were made regarding noise
alleged to be a nuisance. In 20 cases no action was warrented.
In 13 instances the noise complained of was finally abated,
in 7 cases the noise was reduced so as not to be a nuisance and
11 cases are still under investigation.
An ice cream vendor pleaded guilty to a summons relating to
the use of chimes for the purpose of advertising the sale of ice
cream after 7p.m. The Court imposed a fine of £2 with 10/6d
costs. The local police also instituted proceedings against an
ice cream vendor for a similar offence and in this case a fine
of £1 was imposed, with 10/6d costs.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous substances.
During the year the number of applications granted for entry
of names on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons under
Part 2 of the Act was 17. In addition, 225 applications were
made for the retention of names on the list for a further period
of 12 months. No infringements of the Act were found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used
as fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object
of compelling the use of clean fillings.
During 1962, 9 samples of various fillings, as listed below
were taken- All of these samples conformed with the requirements
of the Regulations made under the Act:-
Article No. of Samples
Washed Flock 2
Kapok 1
Curled Feathers 2
Cotton Felt 2
Superfil 2