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They have had frequently to bring under the attention of the Metropolitan
Board the necessity of their completing the outlet at Sand's End; of making
the connexion between the North End Sewer & the Low Level Sewer at Walham
Green; also of making the Stamford Brook Diversion Sewer; and they
expect that before the close of the current year all these important works will
be completed.
The Board trust, that, in proportion as the drainage of the district is
completed, great alterations will be effected in the sanitary condition of the
densely populated localities, where a very poor class of house property exists,
by doing away with cesspools, defective surface drains, and enforcing the
supply of water to closets, whereby they may expect an improved state of
public health.
The Board have much pleasure in stating that they have been able to
make a large reduction iu the cost of repair and management of those roads
formerly under the jurisdiction of the Metropolis Trust Commissioners, and
consequently the General Kate for the current year will be considerably
reduced.
Abstract of Contracts entered into by the Board during
the year ending 25th March, 18G5.
Mr. Chalker, for paving and masonry works, at certain prices set forth in the
schedule, and embodied in the contract.
Mrs, Coat, for works of cartage, at per day of 10 hours, in strong and wellmade
carts, each attended by one man, and drawn by one horse, 7s. per
day ; or, at the option of the Board,at 1s. per journey, average to or from
any part of the district, the man attending to assist in loading the cart.
Mr. Turner, for the supply of the best gray pit flints, at 5s. Ad. per cube yard,
and for best blue broken Guernsey granite, at 12s. 9d. per cube yard.
Mr, J. Beaven, for the removal of dust, ashes, &c., from the several houses,
yards, and premises, in the parish of Hammersmith, for 12 months, he
paying for the same, £160.
Mr. Johnson, for the removal af dust, ashes, &c. from the several houses, yards,
and premises, in the parish of Fulham, he paying for the same, £100.
Mr. Churchman, for printing and stationery, at certain prices set forth in the
schedule, and embodied in the contract.
Mr. Spittle, for the removal of slop and road rubbish for Fulham, £200 per
annum.
Mr. Bird, for the removal of slop and road side rubbish from south division
of Hammersmith, £300 per annum, and
Mr. Beaven, for do., from the north side of Hammersmith, £140 per annum.