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"double-dipping" area under these Orders during the year 1944. The only
sheep in the borough, at a large farm and a public Institution, have been
double-dipped unofficially by the owners.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.—256 complaints have been
received of the existence of rats affecting 273 premises. In 49 of these
cases poison gas has been used, and in the remaining cases other steps have
been taken.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Sanitary Inspectors
made 435 visits to premises where petroleum is stored, or in conjunction
with the installation of such storage, and tested one petroleum appliance
or fitting.
The number of Licences issued was 102, and the fees paid to the
Council for such Licences was £78 Is. 8d. 2 Licences were issued for the
storage of calcium-carbide, the fees payable being 15s.
Examination of Officers. Teachers and Servants.