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mer months. The pool is regularly emptied and cleansed,
and during the period in use, is methodically dosed with
chloros.
A successful model power boat regatta sponsored by a
local model engineering society was held at this site during
May.
D (5)h Offensive Trades
(1) Fish frying was declared to be an offensive trade in
this borough on 17th March, 1939, and bye-laws were made
accordingly. Of this type of business there are 13 which
are subject to consent under Section 107, Public Health Act
1936. All are well conducted, and the frying apparatus is of
approved pattern.
(2) Town and Country Planning Act 1947, Sec. 16.
Town and Country Planning General Development
Order 1950.
Evidence was submitted with regard to a Local Inquiry
conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government
pursuant to an appeal against the refusal of the Local
Authority to grant planning permission for the erection of
a bone processing factory in the area.
The appeal was dismissed.
(3) Planning control action and implementation of Part
III of the Clean Food Bye-laws resulted in the sale of shellfish
being discontinued on a site adjoining a refreshmenthouse.
D (5)i Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951
This legislation was enacted to strengthen the law concerning
the cleanliness of filling materials for upholstery and
similar articles. It applies to all filling materials in general
use. Upholsterers (dealers) must be registered with the Local
Authority and subject to certain specified defences, are liable
to prosecution if dirty filling materials are found on the
premises. Manufacturers and storers of rag flock must be
licenced by the Local Authority and are subject to penalties
if they possess dirty rag flock.
Two samples were obtained from the two local registered
dealers for the purpose of submission to the Prescribed
Analyst. Results were satisfactory.
D (5)j Pet Animals Act 1951
This Act contains welfare provisions with regard to pet
animals exposed or deposited for the purpose of sale. Of
such type of shop, 7 exist and are subject to annual