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SHOPS ACT, 1950.
One hundred and eighty-seven visits were made by the
Inspectors. Forty-seven defects and contraventions were found,
and fifty-one were remedied by the end of the year (including
those carried over from the previous year).
PETROLEUM ACTS.
Mr. G. R. Woods is the Inspector appointed under the above
Acts.
Ninety-three licences were issued to store Petroleum Spirits
and Petroleum Mixtures, and one for Carbide of Calcium.
The total storage capacity licensed during the year was
Bulk Storage 117,380 gallons.
Can Storage 1,780 gallons.
Carbide of Calcium 300 lbs.
Can Storage includes Petroleum Mixtures and Thinners.
One hundred and ten visits of inspection were made in connection
with this work. One contravention was found and this
was 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.
One hundred and fourteen visits to premises by Sanitary
Inspectors related to eradication of bugs, dirty conditions and
disinfestations.
Twenty-six nuisances were found during the year and 26
were abated (including those carried over from previous year).
RODENT CONTROL.
This work requires vigilant and energetic action to keep the
rat population within reasonable limits, and this table shows. I
believe, this is being done:—