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Prior to a tank being installed, plans are submitted, carefully
scrutinised, and if found in accordance with the regulations,
permission is given for the work to be executed.
The ground is excavated and after inspection, a concrete
box is formed, into which the tank is lowered. An air pressure
test is then applied, and if the result is satisfactory, the space
surrounding the tank is filled in with either sand or concrete.
The pump is then erected and the various pipes connected to
it. These also are subjected to a test, and if found to be in
order, the necessary filling in is allowed to be proceeded with.
On completion of the work a final test is made and a
licence issued.
Legal proceedings were instituted against a garage proprietor
for wilfully turning or permitting to enter the sewer
petrol, oil or other deleterious substance. The case was
dismissed, the Magistrates not being satisfied that the action
was wilful on the part of the owner, but that it had been
committed by a servant without the knowledge of the
proprietor.
Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894 to 1925.
Swine Fever.—No outbreak of this disease was notified
in the district during the year, but the district was included
in the Restricted Area during one or two outbreaks and, in
consequence, a number of mavement licences were issued.
On the 18th November, information was given to me that a
pig was found dead in a cattle truck on the railway siding.
On investigation I found that the animal was one of a consignment
of fifty-six sent from Wales the previous day. This
particular animal was examined by a veterinary surgeon at
one of the stations en route and placed in a separate truck.
I immediately examined the carcase and, in view of its
condition, reported the circumstances to the Council's Veterinary
Surgeon who made an inspection and decided that a
post mortem examination would be necessary. I conveyed
the carcase to his surgery where the cause of death was
found to be inflammation of the stomach. I had previously
taken details of the other animals and their destination, which
was a local slaughter-house.
Foot and Mouth Disease.—No case of this disease was
notified in the district, but numerous Orders were made by
the Ministry of Agriculture, which included Wimbledon in
the Infected or Restricted Areas. As a result of these Orders,
a number of enquiries were dealt with and Licences issued
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