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Complaints. - During the year 2,879 complaints of nuisances were
received and investigated.
The following is a summary:-
Accumulation of manure and refuse 58
Animals improperly kept 17
Bad smells 60
Dampness of premises 60
Defective drains, w.c.s and fittings 631
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc 45
Defective water fittings 52
Dirty and verminous houses 23
Dirty condition of rearway 11
Flooding of premises 20
Overcrowding 23
Smoke nuisances 68
Defective or no provision of dustbin 678
Hats and mice 655
Miscellaneous 478
Total 2,879
(vi) SHOPS ACT, 1950 (Section 38). — Since this Act came into
operation the Public Health Inspectors have made inspections in accordance
with Section 38.
During the year 220 inspections were made, and 2 Preliminary
Notices were served. One Certificate of Exemption from the provisions of
Section 38 was granted in 1961.
(vii) SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933 to 1954. - No licence
to act as slaughterman was granted during the year.
(viii) RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT,
1951. — Registration has been granted in respect of 7 premises, where
filling materials, as specified in the Act, are used.
The occupier of registered premises may only obtain "rag flock
from premises licensed under the Act, either for the manufacture of raf?
flock or as a rag flock store. No licence was issued in 1961 in respect of
premises used as a rag flock store.
(ix) LAND CHARGES ACT, 1925. - During the year 3,794 enquiries
were dealt with under this Act.