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DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS.
Mr. G. R. Woods. Animals Acts Inspector, reports:—
There was a confirmed case of Anthrax in a Milch Cow in a
Dairy Farm. The source of infection was not found. The carcase
was disposed of by burning on the site and all other precautions
were taken as laid down by the Anthrax Order. 1938.
Anthrax is transmissible to humans.
54 Statutory Orders were received during the year, and 23
licences issued.
REGISTRIES FOR FEMALE DOMESTIC SERVANTS.
There is little work for Registry Offices within the area.
Observation has been kept on shops displaying advertising
boards. Unless these shops are registered with the Local Authority,
the exhibition of advertisements for female domestic servants
contravenes the Bye-laws.
RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT,
1951.
The importance of clean fillings in relation to Public Health
is acknowledged by this enactment and the introduction by the
British Standards Institution of Standards of Cleanliness which are
now enforceable.
Four informal samples were procured, three conformed to the
standards laid down. One sample of cotton felt showed the True
Trash Contents as 8.4% in lieu of 7.5%, but the Analyser Trash
Content. Moisture Content. Oil Content and dust index met the
requirements of British Standard 1425—1951. Information of the
result of this sample was given to the Health Department in whose
district the cotton felt originated.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
During the year nine premises were licensed as pet shops. In
the main, the sale of pets at these premises consists of cage birds
and tropical and other fish.
53 visits of inspection were made by the Inspectors and three
nuisances and defects found, of which two were remedied by the
end of the year.
In no case has it been found necessary to attach any special
conditions (other than the general conditions) to any licence which
has been issued.
RETAIL MARKET.
The Corporation owns the Retail Market under a Charter of
Market Rights (granted 20th July, 1477). The Market is held on
Thursday of each week at the Car Park, Station Road. The