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SECTION G. OTHER SERVICES SUPERVISED BY
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Diseases of Animals.
No. of movement licences received 65
Animals concerned:—
(a) Pigs 671
(b) Sheep, Lambs 14
There were two cases of swine fever confirmed, and
four suspected of swine fever, but not confirmed.
Registries for Female Domestic Servants.
There were eight registry offices on the register at
the end of the year 1940. The usual routine inspection
was maintained by the Chief Sanitary Inspector throughout
the year.
Retail Market.
The market has functioned uninterruptedly throughout
1940. Total receipts for 1940 was £356 1s. 0d., an
average per month of £29 13s. 5d. compared with
£49 8s. 0d. for 1939. Various reasons caused substantial
reduction in the letting of stalls, for example, food
rationing, petrol rationing and military call-up, were all
contributory factors in this reduction. The market,
however, is well patronised as usual by shoppers.
Petroleum Acts.
Total number of Licences issued:—
(i) For Petroleum Spirit 90
(ii) For Carbide of Calcium 1