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previous legislation restricting the exchange of rags for
toys. The section provides that no child under the age
of 16 shall receive any article whatsoever in exchange
for rags, old clothes or similar articles.
Tents, Vans and Sheds.
Byelaws were allowed during the year 1935 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
of vans in confined spaces. As was mentioned in the
previous report, powers such as these were deemed to
be necessary to overcome the difficulty experienced in
controlling the proper spacing of moveable structures.
Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings.
Byelaws governing Camping Grounds and Moveable
Dwellings made under Section 111 of the Essex County
Council Act, 1933, came into force on 1st October, 1935.
These byelaws govern the sites of camps and disposal of
refuse by the occupiers, among other things. They are
intended for the better control of camping grounds and
holiday camps, one of which is established in the
northern part of the district during the summer months.
In fairness to those who frequent this camping site it
should be stated that on no occasion has it been necessary
to take any action or even to make any complaint.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.
These byelaws were made under Section 87 of the
Essex County Council Act, 1933, and came into operation
on 1st November, 1935. Since then, a register has been
compiled of all premises of this nature which are
inspected at regular intervals and on the whole it has