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(f) In this case, the owner instituted proceedings in the
County Court for the recovery of a flat, and which
resulted in a possession order being granted. On an
appeal for stay of execution by the defendant, new
facts were presented, subsequent to which the Order
to vacate was rescinded by the Court.
(g) On this occasion, the sub-tenant applied to the County
Court for the establishment of standard rent in
respect of certain rooms sub-let. The action resulted
in the rent being reduced from 8/- to 6/- per week.
F (3)a. Shops Act 1912-1938.
With regard to statutory hours of closing, it was necessary
to issue 11 warnings to shopkeepers upon their non-compliance
with the Statute. No Police Court proceedings were instituted
during the year.
Infringements of Section 10 of the Shops Act 1934
relating to health and comfort of shop assistants were located
in the following instances, the necessary improvement being
subsequently effected:—
Notices served.
Lack of heating facilities 3
In accoddance with Defence Regulation 60AB, the following
hours of closing were substituted for the closing hours
prescribed by Section 1 of the Shops (Hours of Closing) Act
1928 during the period 5th November, 1044 to 3rd March,
1945.
General Shops.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5.30 p.m.
Friday 6.30 p.m.
Saturday 5.30 p.m.
Hairdressers and Barbers.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7 p.m.
Friday 7 p.m.
Saturday 8 p.m.
No order was made revoking closing hours during
Christmas week, 1944.
F (3) b. Offices.
In no instance was it found necessary to take action during
the year under Section 46 Public Health Act, 1936 in respect
to sanitary accommodation at offices, and in no case has it been
found that insufficient sanitary accommodation exist at such
business premises.