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Disinfection of Library Books.
The practice introduced in 1934 and described in
the Annual Report for that year has been continued and
gives satisfaction.
Smoke Abatement.
There have been no serious or consistent cases of
excessive emission of smoke. On 12 occasions warning
letters were sent to occupiers of factories and it was
not necessary to report any firm for prosecution.
A total of 30 observations was made, each of 30 minutes
duration, and the emission was as follows:—black
smoke 87½ minutes, moderate 447¾ minutes and no
smoke 364¾ minutes.
Premises and Occupations which can be controlled
by Bye-Laws.
Offensive Trades—Fried Fish Shops.
There are 23 fried fish shops in the district to which
a total of 209 visits was paid during the year. Six
new businesses were established.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Three persons were seen to be exchanging toys for
rags in contravention of section 73 of the Public Health
Act, 1925. Warning letters were sent in each case.
Tents, Vans and Sheds.
Byelaws were allowed during the year by the
Minister of Health governing Tents, Vans, Sheds and
Similar Structures. A very useful provision is one in
which the minimum distance allowed between any two
of such structures is 15 feet. The enforcement of this
article will preclude the possibility of close aggregation