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Fertiliser & Feeding Stuffs Act 1926
Nine samples of fertilisers were taken during the year, two
of which were found to be below standard. No action
could be taken as the retailers in each case could submit
that they had taken all reasonable precautions against
committing the offence. The facts were passed to the
Inspector for the area in which the goods were imported.
Explosives Acts 1875 & 1923
167 licences were issued during the year. 250 inspections
were made and 22 cautions given for infringements of the
Act. Particular attention was given to the safe handling,
display and keeping of fireworks and the storage of high
explosives used for industrial purposes.
General
There are a number of other functions which involve the
control and the issue of licences, permits or registration,
ie. dog, game and employment agency licences, scrap
metal dealer registration, amusement with prizes permits,
etc. . . In all cases routine inspections were carried out
during the year.