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OFFENSIVE MATTER.
During the summer months, the inspectors keep
special observation to see that offensive matter is not
conveyed through the streets during hours prohibited
by the by-laws. Legal proceedings were not necessary
during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida
Street. 28 inspections were made at these premises,
and 4 sanitary notices were served. Poultry slaughtering,
an offensive trade also, is dealt with elsewhere
in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
22 formal samples of rag-flock were taken during
the year, and in 4 cases the amount of chlorine
present was found to be in excess of the limit fixed
by the Regulations. Proceedings were taken in all
4 cases, but the summonses were withdrawn upon
payment of costs amounting to £16 16s. 0d.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
17 persons or firms are known to be carrying
on this business in the Borough. During the year 23
visits of inspection were made, and 3 sanitary
notices were served.
HAIRDRESSERS.
98 hairdressers' premises were on the register,
182 visits were made to them, and 24 Notices were
served.