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proved to be unsound and was destroyed. In each case I
gave the tradesman a certificate stating the date and time
when the examinations were made. The production of these
certificates to the Market Salesmen was sufficient to obtain
the return of the money paid for the goods.
PUBLIC HOUSE CONVENIENCES.
The urinals in connection with the Public Houses in the
District have been periodically inspected, and on several
occasions it was necessary to request certain licencees to keep
the conveniences in a more cleanly state. In two or three
instances nuisances have recurred through lack of attention,
but as an improvement immediately followed the cautions
given, no further action was taken. Efforts were also made
to induce the occupiers to provide proper means of lighting
at night, and with a few exceptions this was done.
In order to prevent the occurrence of nuisances arising
from structural defects, repairs or alterations have been
carried out within the last few years at no less than 21 of
the 27 urinals in the District. In nine cases entirely new
buildings have been constructed in accordance with modern
requirements. There are a few of the older type, however,
which, owing to their position and internal arrangements, are
not well adapted for their purpose, and as they are probably
more frequently used than was formerly the case, it may
become desirable for your Council to require some improved
accommodation to be provided in the future.
GAME LICENCES.
Fourteen applications were received under Section 27 of
the Local Government Act, 1894, from tradesmen in the
District for licences to deal in game. A licence was granted
in each instance.