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GENERAL
Offal bins provided 3
Dustbins provided 408
Accumulations of refuse and manure removed 39
Nuisance from animals abated 2
Offensive ponds and ditches cleansed 3
Wasp Nests destroyed 60
Miscellaneous 72
SMOKE ABATEMENT
There are few chimneys attached to industrial premises in
this district.
Three smoke nuisances were detected and three abated.
The 1945 Annual Report refers to a case' where a considerable
emission of grit particles was detected. A recommendation was
made to the firm concerned, and delivery of special plant was
awaited at the end of the year.
During 1946 a grit extractor and mechanical stoker were
installed, resulting in abatement of the nuisance.
1. INSPECTION OF FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES UNDER THE ACT
Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors
for purposes of provisions as to health
Number of
Premises
Inspections
Notices
Written &
Oral
Occupiers
Prosecuted
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Factories with
Mechanical Power
173
42
• •
Factories without
Mechanical Power
129
30
• •
Other Premises
(Other than Outworkers'
premises)
• •
• •
• •
Total
302
72
• •
12