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E (7) b. Shops Act 1912—1938.
With regard to the statutory hours of closing, it was
necessary to issue 5 warnings to shopkeepers upon the noncompliance
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, and the necessary improvement
being subsequently effected:—
Shops cleansed and re-decorated 5
Floors renewed 1
New W.C.s provided 6
Heating provided 1
Washing accommodation provided 4
On 11th March, 1947, the Erith Hairdressers and
Barbers' Shops Closing Order (made under Shops Act 1912)
came into operation. Under this Order, Hairdressing
Establishments close at 7 p.m. on the several days of the
week, and nothing in the Order effects the obligation of
every occupier to close his shop at 1 p.m. on one day in each
week in accordance with Section 4 of the Shops Act 1912.
E(7)c. Offices.
In 2 instances it was necessary to take action under
Section 46 Public Health Act 1936, in respect to sanitary
accommodation at offices. Subsequent action resulted in the
construction of 4 new closets for males, and 3 for females.
E(8). Legislation in Force.
Tents, Vans and Sheds 28th Feb., 1928.
Houses let in lodgings 27th Jan., 1930.
Slaughterhouses 29th Feb., 1932.
School Attendance 17th Feb., 1932.
Libraries and Museums 15th June, 1934.
Nursing Homes 20th July, 1934.
Pleasure Grounds 4th Feb., 1936.
Employment of Children 25th Mar., 1936.
Dogs fouling footpaths 22nd Feb., 1939.
Fish Frying 9th May, 1939.
Offensive Trades 9th May, 1939.
Building Bye-laws 10th Aug., 1939.
House Refuse 17th Oct., 1939.
Erith Cemetery 25th Oct., 1939.
Public Baths 26th Oct., 1939.
Prevention of Nuisances 23rd April, 1940.
Good Rule and Government 1st Jan., 1941.