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Cowsheds and Milkshops
Special cleansings, 12; Pavings relaid, 3; Fittings and other
improvements, 3; Roof repaired, 1 ; W.C.s repaired, 2.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 55; Accumulations removed, 16; Roofs repaired,
11; Pavings repaired, 7; W.C. repaired, 1; Manure
receptacles provided, 4; Drain reconstructed, 1.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 8; Roofs repaired, 2; Other improvements,
4.
Rag and Rone Dealers.
Cleansings, 11; Paving repaired, 3; Accumulations removed,
4.
Piggeries.
Cleansings, 8; Paving repaired, I.
(iv) Shops Act, 1934.—During the year there were no breaches
of the Act calling for action.
(v) Smoke Abatement.—During the year, 13 complaints of
smoke emission were received and investigated. These were in the
main justified and a consultation with those responsible for these
nuisances had the desired effect of abatement.
Observations on factory chimneys resulting in 8 instances of
smoke emission were detected. The above procedure was followed
with like results.
(vi) Swimming Baths and Pools.
(a) Public.
(i) Municipal Baths, High Street.— This is a covered swimming
bath.
The Baths Superintendent kindly gives the following particulars:
—
"The Public Bath is situated in High Street and contains
one covered swimming pool 129 feet long, 35 feet wide 3 ft. 6 ins.
at the shallow end, and 6 ft. 7 ins. at the deep end. The capacity
is 150,000 gallons (approx.).