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"The Metropolitan Railway Co. are also licensed for the
storage of 1,780 gallons of crude oil, from which is manufactured
gas for use in the railway carriages.
"Petrol.—14 licences were granted for the sale of petrol,
chiefly to persons in the motor car industry. In one instance the
licence granted is for 150 gallons, the remainder being for
quantities of 60 gallons or less.
" Petrol is a doubly distilled spirit derived from petroleum,
having a specific gravity of .700, and a flash point much below
the ordinary temperature.
" A sample tested by Abel's close test, flashed at a temperature
of 45° F.
" Carbide of Calcium.—Two licences were renewed for the
storage of carbide of calcium. In one instance 1½ tons are stored
under such special regulations as are laid down by the Order in
Council, dated February 26th, 1897.
" During the year all licensed premises have been visited to
see that the regulations of the Council are strictly enforced, and
in all instances these were found to be duly observed."
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACTS.
The proceedings taken under these Acts were more numerous
than has hitherto been the case. During the year representations
were made in respect of 31 houses under Part II. of the Act of
1890, and in respect of four under the Act of 1903. These do
not include the representations made concerning Alpha Place,
Alpha Place North, Alpha Place West, and Alpha Mews; nor the
houses in Church Road, which at the end of the year were still