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The following is a summary: —
Animals improperly kept 1
Accumulation of manure and refuse 43
Bad Smells 71
Dampness of premises 47
Defective drains, w.c.s and fittings 741
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc 83
Defective water fittings 40
Dirty and verminous houses 17
Dirty condition of rearway 3
Flooding of premises 6
Overcrowding 12
Smoke nuisances 55
Defective or no provision of dustbin 487
Rats and mice 697
Miscellaneous 633
Total 2,936
(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 607 inspections were made. No Notices were served.
No Certificate of Exemption from the provisions of Section 38 was granted
in 1963.
(vii) SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACTS, 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 rag
flock or as a rag flock store. No licence was issued in 1963 in respect of
premises used as a rag flock store.
(ix) LAND CHARGES ACT, 1925.—During the year 4,684 enquiries
were dealt with under this Act.