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Stable Premises.
There are 36 premises on the register, and these have all been
systematically inspected during the year, strict attention being given
to the provision of efficient receptacles for the storage of manure,
and the prompt and frequent removal of all manure from the
premises in order to minimise the risk of nuisance from flies.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act.
The provisions of this Act have been enforced during the year.
Forty complaints were received, and in thirty-five instances
''preliminary" intimations have been served upon the owners and
occupiers of premisess to eradicate "rodents," and render the
premises rat proof.
PETROLEUM ACTS, 1871-1926.
All premises under licence have been systematically inspected
to see that the special conditions embodied in the respective
licences were being complied with.
Total number of visits made during the year 169
Number of applications for licences during the year 58
Number of new licences granted and issued during the
year 2
Number of persons on the register licensed to keep
Petroleum 53
The licences cover two different methods of storage, namely
Bulk storage in underground tanks with pumps (39)
Storage capacity, 62,150 gallons
Stores for 2-gallon metal cans either in brick or metal
bins (20) Storage capacity, 2,218 gallons.
Amount of fees collected in respect of the licences issued
during the year:—£37 7s. 0d.
The quantity of carbide of calcium which may be kept in
licensed stores is 380 pounds.