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enforce abatement. In the case of noise or vibration caused in the course of
a trade or "business, it is a defence to prove that the best practicable means of
preventing or counteracting noise or vibration have been adopted. It should
be noted, however, that any three occupiers of premises may jointly make
complaint as to a noise nuisance to a justice of the peace, for action directly
by the court.
PETROLEUM (REGULATION) ACTS. 1928 MP 1936.
Thirty-one premises in the district were licensed for the storage of
petroleum spirit and petroleum mixtures, the same number as last year.
One licencee increased his storage capacity by 1 ,500 gallons, bringing the
total to 59,390 gallons.
The process of testing the older installations, in line with the requirements
of the Licence Conditions, has continued, any defects being remedied
before a licence is renewed.
I am,
Yours obediently,
J.B. Wilson.
Chief Public Health Inspector.