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There was a slight decrease in the number of cases of disinfestation for
vermin, and it is to be hoped that the decrease will be maintained.
Petroleum (Regulations) Acts, 1928 and 1936.
During the year, 14 new licences and 119 renewals were granted by the
Council.
The following is a list of particulars of quantities, etc., affected by these
licences:—
Petroleum spirit 344,818 gallons.
Petroleum mixtures 5,074 ,,
Carbide of calcium 4 tons 47 lbs.
These figures show an increase over those of last year and are noteworthy.
Mortuary.
During the year 59 bodies were deposited in the mortuary, 48 by order
of the Coroner, and 11 for sanitary reasons.
Canal Boats Acts.
During the year 23 visits were paid to the canal and 20 boats were seen,
but none of these were fitted or used as dwellings or registered under the Acts.
Places of Public Entertainment.
Forty-five inspections of cinemas and of other places of entertainment
were made in accordance with the circular of the Ministry of Health, of
August, 1920. Conditions were found to be generally satisfactory.
Nuisances.
Three summonses Were taken out against persons failing to comply with
Notices served under Section 94 of the Public Health Act, 1875, and resulted,
in two instances, of Orders being made for the abatement of the nuisances
within fourteen days, with three guineas costs; whereas, in the other case,
the offender vacated the premises—leaving for an unknown destination—
before the summons could be served.
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