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Coffee Stalls.
The number of coffee stalls in the district is 9. Eight of
these stalls are situated in the main roads.
These stalls are visited at intervals and action is taken
to secure the provision of a satisfactory water supply, suitable
means of food storage, cleanliness of stalls and utensils
and proper means for the storage and disposal of refuse.
Offensive Trades—Fish Friers.
The only offensive trade carried on in this district is
that of a fish frier, this business being established at 8
premises. Steps have been taken by periodical visits to
secure a reasonable compliance with the bye-laws.
Came 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.
The Shops Acts, 1912 to 1928.
The number of shops on the register and the infringements
dealt with are as follows:—
Number of shops on Register at end of 1936 915
New additions to Register during 1936 45
Changes of occupancy recorded 47
Infringements recorded 93
Storage of Petroleum.
Petroleum Spirit is defined as Petroleum, which, when
tested in a prescribed manner, gives off an inflammable
vapour at a temperature less than 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
Certain mixtures containing petroleum spirit, e.g.,
cellulose paint, rubber solution, etc., and also carbide of
calcium come within the Petroleum Act.
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