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RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
Twelve applications were received for the grant of licences
to keep Riding Establishments. The premises were inspected and
were referred to, and reported upon, by a Veterinary Surgeon and
a Fire Prevention Officer. All animals available to be hired from
the premises were also examined by Veterinary Surgeons. Conditions
were satisfactory and the licences were issued.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Licences to deal in "Pet Animals" as defined by the Act were
issued to 25 applicants. The majority of the businesses were on a
small scale selling fish, tortoises, birds and small animals. A total
of 37 visits were made to the premises, no contraventions of the
terms of the licences being found.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS
Fifteen licences were granted to persons to keep Boarding
Establishments for Animals. Provision is made at the premises
for boarding 268 dogs and 96 cats.
Sixty-nine visits were made to these premises during the year
—no contraventions of the terms of the licences being found.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' VISITS
General Sanitation
Animal Boarding Establishments 69
Caravans 277
Cesspools 53
Common Lodging Houses 66
Drainage 2,570
Filthy Premises 26
Fouling of Footpaths 39
Hairdressers 90
Keeping of Animals 29
Noxious Accumulations 160
Piggeries 16
Public Conveniences 110
Rivers, etc 101
Schools 44
Swimming Baths — Public 7
Swimming Baths — Private 22
Theatres, etc. 4
Verminous Premises 104