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Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
Two addresses in the urban district are registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2 of this Act.
Two samples were taken during the year and satisfactory reports
were received-
Riding Establishments Act, 1939,
Mr. R. H. M. Coulton, M.R.C.V.S., was officially appointed an
additional Veterinary Surgeon for the purposes of this Act.
It was further agreed that quarterly reports should be given on the
Riding Establishments in the District. The number of such establishments
is now 5.
Diseases of Animals (Waste Food) Order, 1957.
All the licences, including those formerly issued by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, are now issued by this Council.
Routine supervision is maintained over the processes and premises
involved.
A total of 18 licences had been issued up to the end of the year.
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956.
Certain sections of this Act dealing with the provision, maintenance
and cleanliness of sanitary conveniences fall to be dealt with under your
jurisdiction and arrangements for discharging the necessary duties are
being carried out by my staff.
One notice was served during the year.
Public Health Inspection of the District.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' WORK
DURING 1960.
Inspection of Food and Premises (visits paid):
Bakehouses 94
Butchers' shops 173
Cafes 149
Confectioners 149
Dairies 14
Fish shops 78
Food complaints 152
Greengrocers' shops 175
Grocers' shops 465
Ice cream vendors' and manufacturers' premises 141
Mobile shops (hawkers) 55
Public houses 36