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Factories Act, 1937.—The total number of factories registered at the
close of the year was (1) Power Factories—72, (2) Non-power factories—39.
These included fourteen bakehouses, two being underground bakehouses.
Informal notices were served and satisfactory results obtained in
respect of 3 factories with regard to cleanliness of premises, improvement
or repair to sanitary arrangements, as well as improved ventilation.
Certificates with regard to means of escape in case of fire were granted
in respect of three factories.
Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Acts, 1920 to 1939.—Several
enquiries were made by occupiers of premises with regard to their position
under the Act, but notices served in respect of the conditions referred to
usually had the desired effect.
No certificates were granted.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—One hundred and nineteen
visits were paid to premises in connection with compiaints received and ir
the majority of cases the source of rat infestation was definitely traced, the
premises being freed of rats with the aid of a Cyanogas foot pump wherever
this could be applied safely, or by means of Red Squill baits.
Factories and Food Premises were also kept under supervision for
rat infestation, and methods for their extermination were adopted in
necessary cases.
Petroleum (Regulation) 'Acts, 1928 and 1936.—A total of fifty-six
licences were renewed at the beginning of the year and included one licence
for the storage of cellulose, and one for carbide of calcium. In addition,
two other licences were granted, one for the storage of petroleum mixture
and one for cellulose.
The total storage capacity under licences amounted to 80,300 gallons
for petroleum, 100 gallons cellulose, 5 cwts. carbide of calcium, and 100
gallons rubber solution.
Game Licences.—Eight of the nine licences to deal in game were
renewed, and one new licence was issued during the year.
Section D. Housing.
No houses were actually erected during 1941, but seven houses were
completed for occupation during that period.
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 389
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 1264
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
head (1) above) which were inspected and recorded '
under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925
and 1932 Nil
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose Nil