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RefNoKCB/2/W
AltRefNoCB/2/W
TitleWeights and Measures Department
DescriptionThe Weights and Measures department were responsible for the Weights and Measures Act and attendant regulations; the explosives act 1875 and 1923; Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act, 1922; Petroleum (regulations) acts, 1928 and 1936; Merchandise Marks Act, 1887 and 1953; Fabrics (misdescription) Act, 1913; Shops Act, 1950; Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1938 and 1964; Public Health Act 1961, section 73; consumer protection act, 1961; and scrap metal dealers act, 1964. Chief Inspector FW Cartwright was appointed 15 May 1936 until his death on 28 Apr 1967, he was replaced by FW Frid on 1 Jul 1967.
Date1909-1972
CreatorNameMunicipal Corporation of Cambridge
RepositoryCambridgeshire Archives
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