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26.
Shops Act, 1950.
A total of 279 visits was paid to shops and generally
conditions were found to be satisfactory.
Swimming Pool.
Summaries of the total chlorine and alkalinity readings are
forwarded weekly to the Health Department by the Pool Superintendent.
The Pool was opened on the 9th May and closed on the 12th
September, 1954. The total attendance throughout the season was
73,929, the highest attendance being on 1st September when 4,080
persons were present. The number of persons attending the Pool
indicates the very unfavourable weather which persisted throughout
the summer.
Sanples of water were taken from the Pool during the months
of June, July and August and the results in all cases were to the
effect that the water was of a high standard of bacterial purity,
suitable for bathing purposes.
Schools.
The general condition and supply of water to Schools has been
satisfactory during the year.
Co-operation was continued with the School Medical Officer
and reports were forwarded to that Officer following quarterly
visits paid to the canteens attached to all Schools. During the
year continued progress was made in the execution of "works of
repair and maintenance.
Offensive Trades.
Within the meaning of the Public Health Act there are no
offensive trade premises in the district, but there are eight
fish fryers.
Bakehouses.
Fourteen visits were paid to the eight bakehouses in the
district and generally they were maintained in a satisfactory
condition®
Factories Act, 1937.
Forty-eight visits were paid to factories and in five
instances action was taken to secure improvements in cleanliness
and provision of sanitary accommodation.