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Smoke Abatement.
The Factory Chimneys in the district have been kept
under observation, and appropriate action has been taken in
several instances with respect to nuisance arising from the
emission of black smoke.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
A small quantity of rag flock is used in the district. The
supply of this material is obtained from manufacturers who
guarantee that it complies with the requirements of the above
Acts.
Rag flock is not manufactured or sold in the district.
Exchange of Toys, etc., for Rags.
It is not lawful for any person to distribute from any
barrow, vehicle or premises used in connection with the
business of a rag and bone merchant any article of food or
any balloon or other toy.
In two instances evidence was obtained respecting persons
who collected rags from children outside the Council's
schools in exchange for such articles as pencils, pens, notebooks,
combs, etc. No barrow or other vehicle was used.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.
The above Act is administered by the Middlesex County
Council. A number of complaints have been received in
respect of premises alleged to be infested with rats. These
complaints were immediately forwarded to Mr. A. Chudley,
the Rats Destruction Officer for this district.
The Inspection and Supervision of Food.
Inspection of Meat.
The inspection of meat is mainly controlled by the provisions
of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.
These regulations provide that any person intending to
slaughter an animal for human consumption must notify the
local authority three hours before the time of slaughtering.
These notices may be given at any time as the local authority
are not empowered to regulate the hours of slaughter.
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