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New Streets Materials.
The materials, &c., estimated to be used included as under:—
New Gullies 107
Manhole covers and frames 3
Hardcore 15,413 cubic yards.
Gravel and flints 12,053 „
Granite 2,507 „
Kerb 54,836 ft. lin.
Scoriae blocks 2,293 tons.
Granite channelling 3,890 ft. lin.
Old Kerb relaid 14,876 ,,
Crossings (granite setts) 2,089 sq. yards.
„ (blue bricks 199 „ „
Artificial Stone paving 50,014 „ „
Channels (granite setts) 865 „ „
Ashes 4,869 cubic yards.
Carriageways and entrances
(granite setts) 2,492 sq. yards.
Removal of Fish Offal, Etc.
The collection of fish and other offal has been carried out by
the Council. In January a contract was entered into with Messrs.
Hempleman & Co. for the collection of the refuse; there is now a
daily collection throughout the whole Borough. The offal is taken
direct from the shops to West Ham. Payments are made by the
Shopkeepers direct to the Contractors and the Council is not put
to any expense in the matter.
These arrangements appear to work in a satisfactory manner.
Road Watering
The details of road watering during the past year are set forth
in the following tabular statement, viz.:—