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Internal plaster repairs 156
Sash cords renewed 73
Dustbins provided 37
Accumulations removed 13
All ponds and ditches in the Borough where mosquito breeding
was likely were sprayed with insecticide twice during the year.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Section 94, Public Health Act, 1936.—One application was made
to the Justices for a summons against a property owner who failed to
carry out works of repair. The summons was withdrawn as the work
was completed before the date of the hearing.
Section 68, Mitcham Urban District Council Act, 1923.—Two
applications were made to the Justices requiring the provision of dustbins.
The summonses were withdrawn as the dustbins were supplied
before the date of the hearing.
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts, 1928 and 1936, and Petroleum
(Mixtures) Order, 1929.—97 licences to store petroleum spirit and/or
petroleum mixtures were issued for a total of 210,827 gallons
(inclusive of cellulose solutions).
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts, 1928 and 1936, and Petroleum
(Carbide of Calcium) Order, 1929.—Three licences were issued for the
storage of 2,364 lbs. (plus 448 lbs. temporary re-supply) of carbide
of calcium.