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Twenty-seven complaints were received during the year, a
number of them relating to burning of garden and other refuse. In
one instance, investigations revealed that the mechanical stoker of a
factory boiler plant was defective and upon representations being
made to the occupier the necessary repairs were carried out.
A considerable number of installations, both industrial and
domestic, are being converted or installed for oil burning. In two
factories, three boilers have been converted from solid fuel to oil
burning and in one case where periodical trouble was experienced
through the emission of smoke and grit, this nuisance has completely
disappeared.
Many enquiries are received by the Petroleum Inspector from
persons desirous of installing oil fired plant and for the safe storage
of the oil and whilst advice is freely given it is sometimes refused
in the absence of the necessary legislation to control this matter.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
There are two traders whose premises come within the definition
of the Act and are registered.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
One person previously registered under the above Act did not
renew his licence. The number of persons remaining on the register
was 5.
All the premises have been inspected.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952
Eleven visits have been made to premises to ascertain that the
provisions of the Act were being complied with. In one shop, a
number of electric fires were found which did not comply with the
Act. A warning was issued to the proprietor and the fires were
withdrawn from sale until fitted with proper guards.
Burial Act, 1857
Licences for the removal of human remains under the above
Act state, inter alia, "It is considered advisable that the Medical
Officer of Health should be notified whenever such a licence is
granted in order that he may be in a position to take (under his
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