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the sickroom must be left in a disinfectant solution for
approximately one hour. The Sanitary Inspector pays
weekly visits to such cases.
Fumigation is carried out after a case of Smallpox
and has been done in a few instances after Tuberculosis
in order to satisfy the other occupants of the house.
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 five occasions warning
letters were sent to occupiers of factories and it was not
necessary to report any firm for prosecution. A total
of 25 observations was made, each of 30 minutes duration
and the emission was as follows:—black smoke 57½
minutes, moderate 387f minutes and no smoke 304½
minutes.
Premises and Occupations which can be controlled
by Byelaws.
Offensive Trades—Fried Fish Shops.
There were 23 fried fish shops in the district at the
end of 1936, to which a total of 250 visits was paid during
the year. Three new businesses were established.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Two 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.
Section 154 of the Public Health Act, 1936, which
will become operative in October, 1937, modifies the