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was accepted and the work carried out. The Lavatories
were opened to the Public in February last. The accommodation
provided for men is (J urinals, 3 water-closets and
2 lavatory basins; and for women 3 water-closets and 2
lavatory basins. There are also cabins for the attendants.
SNOW STORMS.
Three Snow Storms occurred during the Winter, viz., on
the night of the 16th and 17th January, on the 22nd
January, and 23rd January. One inch of snow fell on the
first occasion and two inches on both the second and third
occasions. In each case the snow was all removed within
about 24 hours of its falling. One day's work was given
to 490 odd men. The total cost of removal was £275.
MACHINE BROOMS, &c.
The machine brooms required refilling with new bass on
the average once in six weeks. The cost of refilling the
machine brooms, and new hand brooms and brushes for
Orderly Boys, and repairs to the machine brooms, amounted
to the sum of £123 5s.
WATERING.
The street watering throughout the year was carried
out by Messrs. William Mead & Co., of Paddington, at a
schedule of prices. The water is supplied by the Grand
Junction Water Works Company by contract. The cost
of team labour, &c., was £1,238 11s. 1d., and water,
£401 16s. 5d.
STAND POSTS.
Two additional stand posts have been erected, viz., one
in Waterloo Place and one in Dufour's Place.