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A talk was given to a Trading Association, by Mr. G. R. Woods,
who dealt principally with the relevant sections of the Shops Act, 1950,
with regard to Sunday Trading.
In no case was statutory action necessary.
PETROLEUM ACTS.
Mr. G. R. Woods is the Inspector appointed under the above
Acts.
Ninety-three licences were issued to store Petroleum Spirit, Petroleum
Mixtures and one for Carbide of Calcium.
The total storage capacity licensed during the year was:—
Bulk Storage 116,860 gallons.
Can Storage 1,939 gallons.
Carbide of Calcium 300 lbs.
Can storage includes Petroleum Mixtures and Thinners.
One hundred and seventy-three visits of inspection were made in
connection with this work. Only three minor contraventions were
found and these were remedied immediately.
A number of the new flame-proof electrically operated pumps
have been installed in lieu of the old pattern and the electrical wiring
carried out in accordance with the Home Office Regulations.
VERMINOUS CONDITIONS AND UNCLEANLINESS.
Sixty-six visits to premises by Sanitary Inspectors related to eradication
of bugs, dirty conditions and disinfestations.
Fifteen nuisances were found during the year and 22 were abated
(including those carried over from the previous year).
RODENT CONTROL.
The Rodent staff continued to do excellent work, which greatly
encourages the co-operation between occupiers of private property and
business premises.
The sewers have received the necessary maintenance treatments in
accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries.
A considerable amount of rat-proofing methods were suggested to
and carried out by the persons concerned, especially those who were
poultry keepers.