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Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Ten licences to keep a Pet Shop were issued during the year
and a total of 26 visits were paid to these premises.
The results showed that the conditions of the Act were being
observed.
Rag Flock and Other Tilling Materials Act, 1951.
One address in the urban district is registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2 of this Act.
One sample was taken during the year and a satisfactory report
was received.
Riding Establishments Act, 1939.
During the year the three premises coming under the above
heading were inspected on a quarterly basis by the Veterinary Officer
appointed by the Council for this purpose. The results were satisfactory.
These inspections will in future be made six-monthly.
Sanitary Inspection of the District.
SUMMARY OF SANITARY INSPECTORS' WORK DURING
1955.
Inspection of Pood and Food Premises (visits paid) :
Bakehouses 78
Butchers' Shops 203
Cafes 209
Confectioners 99
Dairies (including Pasteurising Plants) 102
Fish Shops 96
Food Complaints 63
Food and Drugs (Chemical and Bacteriological) Sampling 681
Grocers' Shops 317
Greengrocers' Shops 87
Ice Cream Dealers' and Manufacturers' Premises 154
Meat Inspection 304
Mobile Shops (Hawkers) 70
School Canteens 17
Slaughterhouse 293
Staff Canteens 11
Miscellaneous Visits 56
Housing (visits paid):
Drainage of Houses 377
Environmental Enquiries (including overcrowding Enquiries) 151
Improvement Grants 65
Sanitary Fittings 68
Structural Defects 443
Water Supply and Pipes 26
Miscellaneous Housing Visits 213
Re-Inspections 1,957
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