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Number of Prosecutions, 2 ; Number of Convictions,. 1.
(One summons for watered whisky was dismissed under the Probation
of Offenders Act.)
Shops Act, 1934.
The three items (1) ventilation, (2) temperature, and (•'!) sanitary conveniences,
in connection with the shops which come within the sphere of
the Sanitary Inspector's duties, have been dealt with. 179 visits have been
paid during the year, and in no case was it found necessary to evoke any
legal action, the various items being dealt with bv informal action only.
Shops Acts.
The Shops Acts Inspector submits a monthly report to the Public Health
Committee, and the following is a short summary:—
Visits to Shops, Licensed Street Traders, etc. 2,922
Number of contraventions 18
Proceedings were taken against 3 traders, and fines of two of 10/- each
and one of 5/-, respectively, were imposed.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Food.
The only examinations carried out by the Council are those for designated
milks; these are sent to the Counties' Public Health Laboratories. The
matter was discussed previously.
Nutrition.
As can be seen by reference to the figures in the School Medical Section,
the nutrition of our children has been high, though there are still a number
in the " C " class. With the augmentation of the School Medical Staff, we
are now overcoming many difficulties which formerly presented themselves.
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