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own servicing contractors, but in some cases treatments were
carried out by the Department and charged at an agreed rate.
A piggery in the district which experiences intermittent
re-infestation from open country around was treated as a
Research Station by the Ministry with satisfactory results.
Smoke Abatement. A number of complaints were received
relating to excessive smoke emission from certain factory chimneys.
32 observations were made and action taken to reduce
the emission of smoke although no legal nuisances were found
to exist.
Inspections of Cinemas and other Licensed Premises.
Periodical inspection of the two cinemas in the district and
other licensed premises was made during the year. All the
sanitary conveniences at these premises were inspected and
found to be generally well maintained.
Shops Act, 1950. The following statement summarises the
inspections made, the infringements discovered and other
matters dealt with ditring the year:—
No. of Inspections:—Day Visits 172
Evening Patrols 5
Day Patrols 26
Infringements:—
1. Evening closing hours 2
2. Half-day closing 1
3. Hours of employment for young persons
4. Seats not provided for females
5. Prescribed notices not correct or exhibited 9
6. Sanitary arrangements unsatisfactory 1
7. Reasonable temperature not maintained —
Merchandise Marks Acts. The Council are empowered to
enforce the requirements of these Acts as far as the marking
of imported foodstuffs is concerned and the Sanitary Inspectors
enforce these provisions during their routine visits. The
exemption from marking granted during the war was revoked
in May, except for butter, and public notice of the changes was
given in the local Press. Shopkeepers, generally, make a due
compliance with the Orders and only two informal warnings
were needed.
Filling Materials. During 1951, the Rag Flock and Other
Filling Materials Act was passed and came into operation on
1st November. Three local manufacturers of stuffed toys and
perambulators, etc., applied for and were granted registration.
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