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were received nor were any major contraventions of the conditions observed
during visits of inspection.
This Act which came into force on the 1st November, 1951 , creates
controls over the use of filling materials in the making of upholstery.
A furniture manufacturer started in the district and the premises are
registered under the Act.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952.
This Act and the Regulations made thereunder came into operation on
the 1st October 1953, after which date it became an offence to manufacture
a heating appliance which does not comply with the standards set. No
contraventions were found this year.
PETROLEUM (REGULATION) ACTS. 1928 AND 1936.
There are thirty-five persons on the Register licensed to store
petroleum and petroleum mixtures. One licence was transferred to the new
occupier and one licence for a small quantity of lighter fuel was not
renewed.
One new licence was issued, for underground storage of petrol served
via a pump, being a new installation constructed under the supervision of
the department.
The total quantity of petroleum spirit and mixtures which may be kept
in the various stores is 39,917 gallons. One hundred and twenty-nine
inspections were made to ensure compliance with the Council's revised
conditions attaching to licences.
I am,
Yours obediently,
J. B. WILSON.
Chief Sanitary Inspector.