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RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 AND 1928
There are no known work-places in the town where
Rag Flock, or materials coming within the legal definition of
Rag Flock, are used. No samples of material were taken
for analysis.
SALE OF POISONS.
Twelve visits were made to premises other than
pharmacies to ascertain that the proper records of sales of
poisons were being kept and that the poisons were
in a safe place. The poisons are used in connection with
horticulture and agriculture.
Four licences were issued during 1934.
SHOP ACTS 1912 TO 1931.
Three hundred and twenty-three visits were made to
shops during the year.
The Acts are extremely complicated and are difficult
to administer where, as in Kingston, there is no universal
day for the half holiday. The principal shopkeepers in the
centre of the town close on Wednesday afternoons but
many small shops have other closing days.
There appears to be a general desire on the part of
responsible shopkeepers to comply with the Acts. There is
no reason for contraventions as shopkeepers can always
obtain advice respecting the various provisions of the Acts
especially with regard to the notices which have to be
exhibited in the shops.
In any case where contraventions of the Acts are noted
the shopkeeper is interviewed. This is followed up by a
letter giving any necessary information and containing
a warning that any further contravention will be reported
to the Corporation.